Musk Ketone – Classic Warm Powdery Musk Aroma Chemical for Perfumery
Chemical Spotlight: Musk Ketone
CAS Number: 81-14-1
Other Names: 4'-tert-Butyl-2',6'-dimethyl-3',5'-dinitroacetophenone, Moschus Ketone
Odor Profile: Musk Ketone delivers a warm, rich, sweet and powdery musk aroma with soft animalic undertones and a clean, long-lasting dry-down. It is one of the classic nitro musks widely used in oriental, floral and powder fragrance families.
Key Characteristics
- Odor Type: Warm Musk, Powdery, Sweet, Animalic
- Odor Strength: Strong
- Appearance: White to Off-White Crystalline Powder
- Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and most fragrance oils; insoluble in water
- Flash Point: >100°C
Applications
- Perfumery: Classic base note fixative in oriental, floral and chypre fragrances
- Agarbatti / Incense: Long-lasting musk base note; excellent fixative for incense sticks
- Cosmetics: Soaps, lotions, body sprays and personal care products
- Detergents: Fabric softeners, laundry fragrances for long-lasting musk effect
Usage Guidelines
Recommended usage: 0.5–5% in finished fragrance compounds. Acts as a powerful fixative — use sparingly. Dissolve in warm DEP or DPG before blending for best results.
Why Choose LargAroma?
We supply high-purity Musk Ketone sourced from trusted manufacturers, quality-tested for consistent odor profile and melting point. Ideal for fragrance manufacturers, agarbatti compounders, and perfumers across India.
Available in 50g, 100g, 200g and 500g packs. Bulk quantities available on request.