Musk Xylene Crystalline Powder | CAS 81-15-2 Wholesale Fragrance Raw Material
Name: Musk Xylene
Cas: 81-15-2
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Directory Guidance on Musk Xylene
Chemical Structure
Basic Info
For industrial fragrance procurement managers and chemical formulation engineers, purchasing a bulk nitromusk fixative requires evaluating critical quality indicators far beyond the standard price per metric ton. Because this classic synthetic musk serves as a baseline fixative for heavy laundry detergents, household soaps, and industrial air fresheners, exact isomeric crystalline purity and strict melting point windows dictate your final scent stability.
Sourcing from unverified, low-tier chemical brokers often introduces material with erratic residual volatiles or trace crystallization solvents. These hidden defects can cause premature fragrance degradation, lead to uncharacteristic batch discoloration when exposed to ambient light, or result in erratic solubility behaviors in standard alcohol or diethyl phthalate (DEP) solvent carriers.
Our Musk Xylene (Musk Xylol, CAS 81-15-2) is manufactured using an advanced, highly selective nitration pathway of tert-butylxylene. We guarantee a clear, high-purity crystalline profile (typically ≥ 99.0% active assay purity with a sharp, validated melting point baseline) and exceptionally low moisture retention. This translates to predictable fixative performance, excellent longevity in high-pH soap matrices, and stable storage performance in your industrial inventory warehouses.
Nature
- Chemical Name: Musk Xylene; 1-tert-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; Musk Xylol
- CAS Number: 81-15-2
- EINECS Number: 201-329-4
- Molecular Formula: C12H15N3O6
- Molecular Weight: 297.26 g/mol
- Assay (Purity): ≥ 99.0% (Gas Chromatography verified)
- Appearance: Pale yellow, free-flowing crystalline needle powder
- Melting Point Range: 112.5°C – 114.5°C (Sharp, indication of ultra-low isomer impurities)
- Solubility: Highly soluble in diethyl phthalate (DEP), benzyl benzoate, and organic solvents; practically insoluble in water.
- Packaging Configurations: 25kg fiber drums with double high-barrier anti-static PE inner liners, or custom heavy-duty packaging for large-scale industrial fragrance compounding plants.
Product Packaging
1. Heavy-Duty Laundry Detergents & Household Fabric Softeners
In the commercial household care sector, fragrances face aggressive chemical environments, particularly high alkaline pH levels and bleaching agents. Musk Xylene is highly valued by formulation chemists for its extreme chemical stability. Unlike sensitive macrocyclic or polycyclic musks, its nitro-aromatic structure resists alkaline degradation, acting as a robust baseline fixative that binds to fabric fibers and delivers long-lasting, clean sweet-musk post-wash scent profiles.
2. Industrial Soap Compounding & Technical Fragrance Blends
The industrial soap manufacturing sector utilizes bulk nitro-musks to prevent scent evaporation during high-temperature extrusion and stamping processes. Our high-purity crystalline powder blends smoothly into hot soap noodles, acting as an exceptional vapor-pressure depressant for lighter floral or citrus top notes. Sourcing teams rely on our low-volatile-residual batches to ensure the final soap bars maintain color uniformity without blotching or turning brown over shelf life.
3. Air Fresheners, Vaporizer Gels & Technical Deodorizers
For continuous-release scent matrices like ambient gel air fresheners and industrial odor counter-actants, steady evaporation kinetics are paramount. Musk Xylene’s slow sublimation rate provides a reliable, uniform background note that stabilizes the release profile of the entire fragrance composition. Our standardized crystalline needle morphology ensures uniform dissolution rates during bulk gel formulation preparation, avoiding un-dissolved particulate settling.
FAQ
A: The melting point is the primary indicator of physical purity in nitro-musks. A sharp melting point window between 112.5°C and 114.5°C confirms that the material is free of under-nitrated compounds or unwanted side isomers. Material with a lower or wide melting range indicates high impurity levels, which can cause erratic solubility, unexpected flashpoints during blending, or premature fragrance discoloration in the finished consumer product.
A: Our regulatory affairs division provides comprehensive documentation tailored to your destination market. We supply formal statements covering REACH compliance, dual-use chemical certifications, and safe transport handling data declarations. Sourcing teams must verify their specific regional downstream application legality prior to bulk contract placement.
A: We provide standard 100g to 250g technical evaluation samples packed in compliant, secure containers for laboratory scent and stability validation. For bulk commercial contracts, standard spot stock can be dispatched from our specialized hazardous-goods staging yards within 10 to 14 business days of export permit and contract finalization.
Related References
Auditing Our Supply Chain: Why Factory Sourcing Teams Prefer Us
Global manufacturing schedules depend on rigid supply chain continuity, explicit regulatory declaration alignment, and predictable raw material behavior. We protect your plant’s compounding schedule by operating as an audited, fully transparent supply chain partner.
- Strict Regulatory Status & Trade Compliance: We recognize that Musk Xylene is subject to stringent regional regulatory frameworks (such as EU REACH Authorization lists or specific regional restrictions for consumer goods). We provide fully transparent shipping manifests and destination market compliance certifications to ensure seamless customs clearance.
- Continuous Batch Traceability: Every delivery is backed by a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA)verifying exact GC purity percentages, moisture content, and melting point baselines, along with an up-to-date, compliant MSDS / SDS data package.
- Stable Wholesale Pricing Models: Eliminate trading company markups. We provide highly competitive wholesale Musk Xylene pricingstructures with volume-based tier discounts designed to optimize your raw material compounding margins.
- Safe Anti-Static Hazardous Logistics: Since nitromusk compounds are classified as flammable solids (UN 2956, Class 4.1), we enforce strict shipping protocols. All fiber drums utilize groundable, conductive anti-static inner bags and are stored in cool, climate-controlled, non-sparking staging zones prior to maritime transport.
Manufacturer of Musk Xylene
Achievements
Zhishang Chem 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 Musk Xylene 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.
Service
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.
Advice on Shipping
1. For products ≤50kg, we recommend using express delivery, which is usually called DDU service (discounted, convenient).
2. For products ≤500kg, we generally recommend air freight, which is usually called FOB, CFR or CIF service (fast and efficient).
3. For products >500kg, we generally recommend shipping by sea, which is usually called FOB, CFR or CIF service (economical, safe).
4. For high-value products, please choose air or express to ensure the safety of product transportation.
Company Info
ZhishangChem company in China that exports chemicals, Cosmetic raw materials, and Intermediates for over 70 countries now.
And a range of 50,000 products with the best quality and competitive price to meet your different purchasing needs.
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