china musk fragrance

China musk fragrance is a synthetic musk compound used extensively in the fragrance industry. It is recognized primarily for its musk odor, which provides a warm, animalic, and enduring scent note. This compound is known under several synonyms but is most commonly referred to by its trivial name, china musk fragrance. It is a colorless to pale liquid with specific physical properties documented in authoritative sources such as PubChem. Typically sourced through chemical synthesis rather than extraction from natural materials, china musk acts as a base note ingredient in perfumery, contributing a rich musk character that complements floral, woody, and oriental accords. Its presence supports complex scent profiles across many product types where musk is desired.

While china musk fragrance is a synthetic material, musk odors broadly occur in certain natural excretions and plants. This compound finds use predominantly in fragranced products of all types, including fine perfumes, personal care items, and household products. Its musk odor note supports blending with a wide diversity of aroma chemicals typical of musks, florals, woods, and spices. The fragrance can mimic animal musk or enhance oriental and exotic blends. Regulatory adherence, such as under the FEMA (US) guidelines, ensures its proper use and documentation within perfumery. The compound also sees functional use in odor categories ranging from fresh outdoors and soapy sandalwood to tobacco and tropical accords.

China musk fragrance presents physical characteristics critical to formulation. At 25 °C, its specific gravity ranges between 0.94 and 0.99, influencing its volumetric contribution in blends. The refractive index recorded at 20 °C varies from 1.47 to 1.49, relevant for quality control and purity analysis. This fragrance is soluble in alcohol, facilitating its incorporation into most ethanol-based perfume bases, but it shows no solubility in water or paraffin oil, requiring careful phase management in formulations. These properties suggest stability under ambient conditions and compatibility with standard perfumery solvents. The moderate density and refractivity support its use as a fixative component, prolonging fragrance longevity on application.

Export Tariff Code:	3302.90.0010
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Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Hazard statement(s)
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Precautionary statement(s)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
fragranced products of all types
Recommendation for china musk fragrance flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

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