Musk R1
Musk · CAS 3391-83-1 · 3 suppliers
What it smells like
A sweet musk aroma reminiscent of incense. Boix Camps describes this as an “excellent musk odor with shades of ambrette seed absolute.” May be used in fragrance compounds according to legal and
At a glance
| Scent family | Musk |
| CAS number | 3391-83-1 |
| Uses | Essential modern musk for clean skin effects, laundry freshness, and creamy warmth in contemporary fragrances. |
| Typical usage | 1.5% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts 400 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Colourless crystals |
| INCI name | 11-OXAHEXADECANOLIDE |
| IUPAC name | 1,7-Dioxacycloheptadecan-8-one |
IFRA usage limits (51st Amendment)
Maximum concentration in the finished consumer product, by IFRA category, drawn from official IFRA Standards and manufacturer certificates. Reference data — always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
| Category | Application | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | Prohibited |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | Unrestricted |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | Unrestricted |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | Unrestricted |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | Unrestricted |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | Unrestricted |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | Unrestricted |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | Unrestricted |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | Prohibited |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Unrestricted |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | Unrestricted |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | Unrestricted |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | Unrestricted |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | Unrestricted |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | Unrestricted |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | Unrestricted |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | Unrestricted |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | Unrestricted |
Where to buy
Available from 3 suppliers, from $7.50.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Givaudan | from $7.95 | View → |
| Perfumer Supply House | Givaudan | from $7.50 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | Givaudan | from $9 | View → |
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