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CAS number :

105-95-3

EINECS number :

203-347-8

FEMA number :

3543

JECFA number :

626

FLAVIS number :

09.533

Volatility :

Base

Appearance :

Colorless liquid

Price Range :

€

Stability :

Musks are very stable, as in alcoholic and in functional fragrances

Density :

1.042

Molecular formula :

C₁₅H₂₆O₄

Molecular Weight :

270.37 g/mol

Flash Point :

378°F (192°C)

Log P :

4.3

Fusion Point :

Data not available.

Boiling Point :

284°F (140°C)

Detection Threshold :

Data not available.

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Year of discovery :

Discovered in 1933.

Synthesis route :

Musk T® or Ethylene Brassylate, is produced by a depolymerization of the corresponding polyester: Ethylene Polybrassylate. This polymer is derived from Brassylic acid which is synthesized by a reaction between cyclododecanone and dimethyl carbonate. The intermediate product that is obtained is subjected to a very basic medium to obtain brassylic acid as final product.

Synthesis precursor :

Musk T® is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.

Isomerism :

Musk T® does not have any isomer used in perfumery.

Natural availability :

Musk T® is not available in its natural state.

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

For more information on allergens used in perfumery, please consult our article about allergens

IFRA :

This ingredient is not restricted

Maximum usage according to the product category :
Ingredients containing
Ingredient Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

Skin contact products	Non skin contact products
Leave on products	Rinse off products

List of natural ingredients containing the material presented here
Ingredient Name	Botanical Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

Maximum usage according to the product category :
Ingredients containing
Ingredient Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

List of natural ingredients containing the material presented here
Ingredient Name	Botanical Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
To find out the specificities of each category and the ingredients prohibited by IFRA, click article about l'IFRA
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Uses in perfumery :

Musk T® is very tenacious with a good substantivity. Used for a soft, sensual, silky facet and to give trail.
Used in all types of accords and fragrances.

Other names :

Ethylene Brassylate, Astrotone®, 1,4-dioxacycloheptadecane-5,17-dione, astratone, cyclo-1,13-ethylene dioxytridecan-1,13-dione, emeressence 1150 musk, ethylene glycol brassylate, ethylenebrassylate, MC-5, musk NN, tridecanedioic acid cyclic ethylene glycol diester

Other comments :

In comparision to other musks, Musk T® is known for its vanillic note.

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Exploring the branches of scent

Year of discovery :

Discovered in 1933.

Synthesis route :

Synthesis precursor :

Musk T® is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.

Isomerism :

Musk T® does not have any isomer used in perfumery.

Natural availability :

Musk T® is not available in its natural state.

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

Annexe I :

Restriction type :

Cause of restriction :

Amendment :

Comments :

Quantitative usage limits :

Annexe I :

Annexe I :

Restriction type :

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