Name: Artificial Musk
Cas: 116-66-5
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Directory Guidance on Artificial Musk
Chemical Structure
Basic Info
Musk is a highly aromatic macrocyclic ketone or nitro compound, originally derived from the glandular secretions of musk deer, but mainly obtained through artificial synthesis in modern chemical industry. Its chemical structure is complex, with typical representatives such as muscone (3-methylcyclopentanone) and nitromusk (such as xylene musk), which have extremely high aroma intensity and persistence. The large ring or nitro group in the molecular structure is the key to its odor characteristics.
Product Introduction
| Boiling point | 421.12°C (rough estimate) |
| density | 1.1674 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5500 (estimate) |
| Fp | 2 °C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in benzyl benzoate. sweet musk ambrette ketone powdery dry |
| Odor Type | musk |
| MF: | C14H18N2O4 |
| MW: | 278.3 |
| EINECS: | 204-149-4 |
| Item | Specification |
| Product Name | Artificial Musk |
| CAS No. | 116-66-5 |
| Appearance | liquid |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Packing | As your requirements |
Product Packaging
1. Perfume and perfume industry (fixative and main fragrance ingredients)
Because of its extremely low aroma threshold (perceptible at a trace level) and excellent volatile balance, Artistic Musk has become the core ingredient of high-end perfume. As a fragrance fixative, it can prolong the fragrance retention time of other spices while giving the fragrance a warm animal like or powdery sweet tone. Due to the stability and cost advantages, synthetic musks (such as muskone and Jiale musk) have replaced natural musks and are widely used in daily chemical essence (shampoo and bath gel) and luxury perfume.
2. Pharmaceutical field (traditional and modern applications)
In traditional medicine, Artificial Musk is used to promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, awaken the brain, and open the orifices (such as Angong Niuhuang Pill). Modern research has found that muscone can penetrate the blood-brain barrier and has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory potential, which may be used in stroke or neurodegenerative disease research. In addition, its trace β – adrenergic receptor agonistic effect has been explored for emergency cardiac arrest, but synthetic analogues have received more attention due to strict dose control.
3. Daily chemical products (soap, detergent, and softener)
Nitromusk (such as xylene musk) is commonly used in consumer goods such as laundry detergent and soap due to its low price and rich aroma, providing a long-lasting “clean” scent. However, due to the possible accumulation of some nitromusk in the environment, the European Union has restricted its use and instead adopted more environmentally friendly polycyclic musk (such as musk).
4. Food industry (trace edible spices)
Extremely low concentrations of Artificial Musk (such as cyclopentadecanol) can be used to simulate the aroma of milk fat or nuts, enhancing the flavor hierarchy of foods such as ice cream and chocolate. Due to its strong aroma, the addition amount is usually only at the ppm level (parts per million) and must comply with food additive regulations in various countries.
5. Research and organic synthesis (standards and intermediates)
Musk ketone and its derivatives are model molecules for studying macrocyclic compounds, used to explore the structure-activity relationship of cyclic ketones. In organic synthesis, they can be used as chiral intermediates to construct complex natural products (such as prostaglandin analogues) or special polymer materials (such as aromatic polyesters).
6. Agriculture and pest management (insect attractants)
Some artificial Musk (such as muscenone) can simulate insect pheromones and be used to trap agricultural pests (such as flies), reducing the use of chemical pesticides. Its mechanism of action is related to the specific binding of insect olfactory receptors, but the dosage needs to be strictly controlled to avoid interfering with the ecosystem.
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As a company specializing in the production and supply of Artificial Musk raw materials, we are committed to providing customers with high-quality products and preferential prices. We have rich experience and technology to ensure the quality and stable supply of our products. No matter where you are, we can provide you with the Artificial Musk raw materials you need to support your production and research and development.
We always adhere to the principle of honest operation, strictly control product quality, and serve every customer with a customer-first attitude. Over the years, we have established good cooperative relations with domestic and foreign customers and won their trust and praise.
Manufacturer of Artificial Musk
Zhishang Chemical is based in Shandong, serves the whole country, faces the world, and is determined to become an excellent supplier and service provider in the chemical industry.
As a top manufacturer of cosmetic raw materials, disinfectants, flavors and fragrances in China, we are committed to producing high-quality products and have won high praise from customers all over the world.
In the next 10 years or even longer, Zhishang will always adhere to the tenet of quality first and reputation first, and devote itself to providing customers with thoughtful and perfect services.
As a professional Artificial Musk manufacturer, Zhi shang Chemical has served more than 6,000 customers around the world. Because of our high-quality products and professional services, we have won high praise from most of our customers.
Pre-Sales Service
* Timely reply and 24 hours online, the professional team will provide you with the most favorable prices and high-quality products.
* The sample supports testing and inspection.
* Each batch of products will be tested to ensure that its quality meets user needs.
*Packaging can also be made according to customer requirements.
*Any inquiries will be answered by our relevant personnel within 24 hours.
*We will provide you with commercial invoice, packing list, packing list, COA, health certificate and certificate of origin if you need it. If your market has other special requirements, please let us know.
After-Sales Service
*We will monitor the logistics information in real time and will share the information with you.
* You can consult us at any time if you have any questions about the product, and we will answer you in time.
*If you have any questions about the product, you can report it to us, we will deal with it in time for you, and the product can be returned.
DO YOU ACCEPT SAMPLE ORDER?
We will make samples before mass production. After the samples are approved by the department and users, we will start mass production. During the production process, we will carry out 100% inspection, and then carry out random inspection before packaging.
WHAT’S YOUR MOQ?
Our MOQ is 1kg. But usually we can also accept a smaller quantity, such as 100g, if you need it, provided that the sample fee is 100% paid.
IS THERE A DISCOUNT?
Different quantity has different discount.
HOW TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE PRODUCT QUALITY MEETS OUR NEEDS BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER?
You can consult us to get free samples of some products, you only need to pay the freight or arrange express delivery to us and get the samples. You can send us the product specifications and requirements you need, and we will manufacture products according to your requirements.
DO YOU SUPPLY PRODUCT REPORT?
Yes. We’ll give you product analysis report before shipping.
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1. For products ≤50kg, we recommend using express delivery, which is usually called DDU service (discounted, convenient).
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