Musk Ketone Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Ethanone, 1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-Dinitrophenyl]-
Musk ketone supplier for fragrance, flavour and aroma chemical buyers in Malaysia. Musk ketone is an aromatic nitro ketone with a warm, animalic musk odour, valued in perfumery as a fixative that anchors and rounds a composition. It is handled as a pale yellow crystalline powder.
Perfumery grade serves fine fragrance, cosmetics, toiletries and soap perfume systems, while flavour grade covers selected flavour compositions. Supply is subject to applicable requirements. Purity, melting behaviour and assay limits are confirmed against the quoted grade specification.
Buyers across fragrance houses, soap makers and compounded aroma blend manufacturers specify musk ketone by grade and assay rather than by brand. This page covers musk ketone only; other nitro or polycyclic musks are separate materials with their own specifications.
State the grade, assay or specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation, and supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 81-14-1
- Formula
- C14H18N2O5
- Grade
- perfumery grade, flavour grade
- Appearance
- pale yellow crystalline powder with a characteristic musk odour
Musk Ketone grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfumery grade musk ketone | pale yellow crystals or crystalline powder | Purity confirmed against the quoted grade specification | Fixative and musk note in fine fragrance, cosmetic, toiletry and soap perfume compositions. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Flavour grade musk ketone | pale yellow crystals or crystalline powder | Purity confirmed against the quoted grade specification | Flavour component in selected compositions where flavour-grade musk ketone is specified. Supply is subject to applicable requirements. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy musk ketone from ChemTrade
Request a quote for musk ketone
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| CAS number | 81-14-1 | — |
| Chemical identity | aromatic nitro ketone musk material | — |
| Appearance | pale yellow crystals or crystalline powder | — |
| Odour character | warm, animalic musk note evaluated for perfumery use | — |
| Melting behaviour | melting range confirmed for the selected grade | — |
| Assay basis | purity confirmed per quoted grade | — |
Musk Ketone applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place protected from light and away from strong oxidising agents. Follow the handling information supplied with the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about musk ketone
What is musk ketone?
Musk ketone is an aromatic nitro ketone aroma chemical with a warm, animalic musk odour, used as a fixative and musk note in perfumery. It is a pale yellow crystalline powder, and this page carries CAS 81-14-1.
Which musk ketone grade should I request?
Perfumery grade serves fine fragrance, cosmetics, toiletries and soap perfume work. Flavour grade covers selected flavour compositions. Supply is subject to applicable requirements. State the end use with the enquiry.
How is musk ketone packed and delivered?
The pack format, delivery route and timing are confirmed with the quotation according to the selected grade, quantity and destination requirements.
What specifications should be provided with an enquiry?
Include the grade, assay or purity requirement, melting specification where relevant, quantity and delivery location. Documentation needs should be stated so they can be confirmed with the quotation.
How is musk ketone priced for Malaysian buyers?
Musk ketone pricing varies with perfumery or flavour grade, assay, melting specification, quantity, packing and delivery location. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.