Description

Musk Methyl Propionate is a high-purity synthetic fragrance intermediate prized for its powerful and diffusive musky-woody odor profile. This compound is essential for creating sophisticated, long-lasting base notes in fine perfumery and functional fragrance applications. It is a critical raw material for fragrance houses, flavor & fragrance (F&F) manufacturers, and producers of personal care, home care, and air care products seeking to enhance product appeal and performance.

Application

• Fine Fragrance Formulation: As a key base note in premium perfumes, colognes, and eau de toilettes for its persistent musky character.
• Personal Care Products: Used in scented lotions, soaps, shampoos, and deodorants to provide a stable and appealing fragrance background.
• Home Care & Air Fresheners: Incorporated into detergents, fabric softeners, and air care products for long-lasting odor coverage and freshness.
• Functional & Industrial Fragrances: Applied in products where odor masking or a consistent scent profile is required over an extended period.
• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Compounding: Serves as a versatile building block for fragrance compounders to create custom scent accords.

Basic Information

Product Name	Musk Methyl Propionate
CAS No.	236391-76-7
Molecular Formula	C15H28O2
Molecular Weight	240.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylate; Methyl 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexenecarboxylate; 3-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 2,4,6-trimethyl-, methyl ester; Musk Methyl Propanoate; Methyl Trimethylcyclohexenecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Musk Methyl Propionate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.465 - 1.475
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.970
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.