Muscone

Synonym: 541-91-3; Muscone; 3-Methylcyclopentadecanone; 3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one; Methylexaltone; Moschus ketone; 3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone; 5-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone; 3-Methyl-cyclopentadecanone

MDL: MFCD00211114
CAS Number: 541-91-3
Compound CID: 10947

Product Size

0.1 mL; 0.2 mL; 0.5 mL; 1 mL

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Muscone is an organic compound that is the primary contributor to the odor of musk.

Molecular Formula

C₁₆H₃₀O

Source

The main component of musk

Form

Colorless oily liquid

Purity

≥98%, determined by GC.

Solubility

It is insoluble in water, glycol, glycerin, hardly soluble in ethanol, soluble in benzyl benzoate, animal oil and essential oil.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

134.5-136.5°C

Applications

Muscone can be used for content determination, identification, and pharmacological experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask