Musk ketone

At a glance

A historically important nitro-musk giving a sweet, powdery musk character; once a perfumery staple, its use has declined sharply due to modern safety and environmental restrictions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Musk
CAS number
81-14-1
Profile
animalic, sweet, powdery
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01