musk specialty

Musk specialty, also known by numerous trade names including Shangralide and Ambrettia C, is a synthetic fragrance compound exhibiting a strong musky odor with nuanced floral and animalic undertones. This macrocyclic musk is a colorless to pale liquid and is renowned for its durable musky character with a subtle sandalwood aspect. It shares sensory similarities with other musk compounds such as Galaxolide but is distinguished by a more animalic and leathery nuance akin to natural deer musk. The compound is cataloged under the controlled vocabulary of PubChem. Musk specialty is predominantly produced through organic synthesis and serves as a key ingredient in fragrance formulations worldwide.

While musk specialty does not naturally occur in significant biological systems, it simulates natural musk, typically derived from animal secretions, in scent profiles. Its primary application is as a fragrance agent, adding musky, floral, and leathery nuances to perfume compositions. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA, Global) provides guidelines for its use, recommending maximum inclusion levels up to 5% in fragrance concentrates. Its animalic odor qualities complement a wide array of perfumery accords, making it valuable for specialist musk scents and complex floral bases.

Musk specialty presents with a specific gravity ranging from 0.98 to 1.056 at 25 °C and a refractive index between 1.48 and 1.53 at 20 °C. These properties indicate a dense, moderately viscous liquid with optical characteristics influencing its formulation behavior. The compound is soluble in alcohol solvents but insoluble in water, facilitating its incorporation into typical perfumery bases that use alcohol as the principal solvent. These physico-chemical traits support stability and effective dispersion in fragrance matrices, ensuring consistent olfactory performance.

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Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
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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:
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Safety in use information

Category:
fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for musk specialty usage levels up to:
	5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Recommendation for musk specialty flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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