Muskone
Agent Name
Muskone
CAS Number
541-91-3
Formula
C16-H30-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone; 3-Methylcyclopentadecanone; Cyclopentadecanone, 3-methyl-; Methylexaltone; Moschus ketone; Muscone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Clear viscous oil with pleasant musky fragrance; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Fragrant component of musk; [Merck Index] Used in perfumes and as a flavor ingredient; [HSDB]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] Causes change in righting reflex and convulsions after intraperitoneal, lethal-dose studies in mice; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: "Ketones"; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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