Description

Musk Xylene is a synthetic nitro musk compound widely recognized for its powerful, warm, and long-lasting musky odor. This fragrance ingredient is valued for its excellent stability and cost-effectiveness in creating complex scent profiles. It is a key component for manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor, personal care, and household products industries seeking a reliable and impactful musk note.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: A foundational ingredient in perfumes, colognes, and scented products, providing a classic musky base note.
• Personal Care Products: Used in soaps, detergents, shampoos, lotions, and deodorants to impart a persistent and pleasant fragrance.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Incorporated into laundry detergents, fabric softeners, air fresheners, and surface cleaners for effective odor masking and scenting.
• Cosmetics: Adds fragrance to various cosmetic formulations, enhancing the user experience.
• Technical Applications: Employed as a fixative to stabilize and prolong the scent life of other volatile fragrance materials in a blend.

Basic Information

Product Name	Musk Xylene
CAS No.	81-15-2
Molecular Formula	C12H15N3O6
Molecular Weight	297.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3-dimethyl-5-tert-butylbenzene; 5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene; Xylene Musk; Musk X; Moschus Xylol; 1-tert-Butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; Artificial Musk; Nitro Musk
EINECS	201-329-4

Quality Control

Our Musk Xylene is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, odor profile, and impurity levels. Our quality commitment aligns with the standards required by the fragrance industry, including IFRA guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to white crystalline powder
Odor	Characteristic strong musky odor
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	112 - 116 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard

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