Musk ketone

• CAT Number: I014489
• CAS Number: 81-14-1
• Molecular Formula: C14H18N2O5
• Molecular Weight: 294.31
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Musk ketone; NSC 15339; NSC-15339; NSC15339;4′-tert-Butyl-2′,6′-dimethyl-3′,5′-dinitroacetopheNA
• Target: Apoptosis
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• IUPAC Name: 1-(4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitrophenyl)ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H18N2O5/c1-7-10(9(3)17)8(2)13(16(20)21)11(14(4,5)6)12(7)15(18)19/h1-6H3
• InChIKey: WXCMHFPAUCOJIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=C(C(=C1[N+](=O)[O-])C(C)(C)C)[N+](=O)[O-])C)C(=O)C

Musk ketone（Cat No.:I014489）is a synthetic aromatic compound widely used as a fragrance fixative in perfumes, cosmetics, and other personal care products. It belongs to the nitro musk class of compounds and has a distinctive, long-lasting musky scent. Musk ketone is valued for its ability to enhance and stabilize other fragrances, making it a key ingredient in many formulations. Though once commonly used, concerns about its environmental persistence and potential bioaccumulation have led to reduced usage in favor of safer alternatives in some regions, prompting further research into sustainable replacements.

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