Muscenone

Muscenone (CAS 63314-79-4) is a macrocyclic musk ketone used as a fragrance ingredient in fine perfumery and functional applications. It delivers a clean, animalic musk character with strong diffusion and excellent substantivity on skin and fabric.

In fine fragrance, this compound anchors base notes and extends the longevity of musk accords. It is often used to replace or complement nitro and polycyclic musks in premium formulations for high-end perfume houses.

Personal care manufacturers incorporate it into skin creams, body lotions, and hair care products. In these applications, long-lasting musk performance on the substrate is a primary formulation priority for the developer.

Home care applications include fabric softeners, laundry detergents, and household cleaners. Its stability in surfactant-rich systems supports consistent scent delivery through the wash cycle and onto dried fabrics.

It also appears in food and beverage flavoring at trace levels, covered under its FEMA status for use in approved flavor compositions. This versatility makes it a staple in global chemical inventories.

The material is supplied as a liquid, typically at high purity grades suited to fragrance and flavor end uses. Fragrance-grade material is the standard commercial form, with specifications aligned to IFRA compliance requirements.

Buyers should confirm isomeric composition and purity certificates when sourcing from suppliers. The specific ratio of geometric isomers affects the olfactory profile and the final performance of the aromatic blend.