• 10% pre-diluted in DPG for easy use
• Classic nitro musk with soft projection and strong fixative value
• Enhances longevity and smoothness in floral, amber, and powdery accords
• Suitable for attars, oil-based perfumes, mists, incense, and solid formats
• Pairs well with aldehydes, florals, caramelic, and spicy materials
  
  

Musk Ketone (10% in DPG) is a smooth, long-lasting powdery nitro musk with a soft sweet-floral musky aroma. It delivers a classic, elegant musk profile that is less animalic than Musk Xylol, with subtle notes of amber and warm floral powder. This 10% dilution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) allows for easy blending in oil perfumes, attars, mists, incense, and solid perfumes, where a soft, sweet musk base is desired.

It pairs beautifully with Lyral for green-floral depth, Furaneol for caramel-fruity warmth, and Cinnamyl Alcohol for spicy floral body.

NCI Name: Musk Ketone

CAS Number: 81-14-1

Molecular Formula: C14H18N2O5

Appearance: Pale yellow liquid (in DPG)

Odor Description: Sweet, musky, powdery, floral, amber

Purity: 10% in DPG

Melting Point: 134–137°C (pure)

Flash Point: ~122°C

Density: ~1.04 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

Use 0.5–2% of this 10% blend to add musk softness to your base. Layer with Lyral for green-floral body, Furaneol for warm sweetness, or Cinnamyl Alcohol for a cozy spicy finish.

💡 To create a soft, sweet musky dry-down 🌸, use 0.5–2% Musk Ketone (10% in DPG) in your roll-ons, body sprays, or floral attars.

🌿 Combine with Lyral and Cinnamyl Alcohol to bring depth to floral heart notes.

🍮 Add a touch of Furaneol to give a caramelic warmth that lingers beautifully on skin.

🔄 Mix well before use to ensure consistency in your blend.

⚠️ Always patch test on skin when used in leave-on formulas to ensure safety.

Q1: What does Musk Ketone smell like?

It smells soft, powdery, and musky—less animalic than other nitro musks, with floral and warm amber notes.

Q2: Is it suitable for oil-based perfumes and attars?

Yes! It’s pre-diluted in DPG, making it ready for use in roll-ons, mists, and attars.

Q3: What’s the difference between Musk Ketone and Musk Xylol?

Musk Ketone is sweeter and more floral, while Musk Xylol is heavier and more animalic.

Q4: Can I use it in body sprays and incense?

Absolutely. It enhances longevity and adds musky warmth to both sprays and incense pastes.

Q5: What ingredients blend best with it?

It blends well with Lyral, Furaneol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, floral absolutes, and amber fixatives.