Musk Xylene: The 'Long-Lasting Musk Essence'—What Exactly Is It?

Musk Xylene (CAS 81-15-2) is an efficient, safe, and widely used synthetic musk fragrance and chemical additive. As a key aroma compound, it delivers a strong, sweet, warm musk scent with exceptional longevity in personal care, cosmetics, and detergents. By forming stable bonds with fragrance components and base ingredients, it elevates olfactory profiles and extends scent retention, while also supporting stability in industrial and household products.

This synthetic nitro-musk offers distinct advantages:

High safety: Non-toxic within approved limits, eco-friendly, and free of toxic by-products, making it suitable for cosmetics and personal care.

Superior fragrance effect: It performs well in most systems, with strong tenacity and fixative properties, even in weak complexes and with co-existing ingredients.

Stable performance: Chemically stable under normal storage and use, it maintains aroma intensity and fixative effect throughout a product’s shelf life.

Excellent compatibility: It blends seamlessly with most raw materials, rarely causing adverse reactions and preserving quality and stability.

Easy application: Available as a crystalline powder, it integrates simply into industrial production without complex processes.

Standard & Performance

Musk Xylene acts as a fixative and aroma enhancer, prolonging scent retention by forming stable associations with fragrance molecules—dependent on formulation and storage. Key standards include:

Density (20°C): ~1.48 g/ml

Melting point: 112–114°C (purity indicator)

Regulated concentration (e.g., ≤0.05% in cosmetics)

Strong, sweet musk odor with excellent tenacity

Pale yellow to white crystalline powder

It meets strict global standards for safety, purity, and aroma stability in fragranced products.

 

Musk Xylene Applications

Musk Xylene is versatile across industries:

Perfumery: A core fixative in fine fragrances, colognes, and body sprays, creating a warm, long-lasting musk base.

Cosmetics: Added to skincare, haircare, and body care products to maintain consistent, long-lasting scent.

Detergents & household care: Used in laundry products and cleaners to leave a persistent, pleasant musk fragrance.

Industrial fragrances: Incorporated into air fresheners, candles, and incense to stabilize and enhance aroma profiles.

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