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MUSK XYLENE

⚠ EU Restricted

Identification

CAS Number 81-15-2
EINECS / EC 201-329-4
CosIng Ref 56999
Chemical Name 1-tert-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene
IUPAC Name —
Formula C12H15N3O6
Mol. Weight 297.26 g/mol
InChIKey XMWRWTSZNLOZFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function FRAGRANCE
Secondary Functions PERFUMING

EU Regulatory Status

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⚠ Restricted — EU Reg. 1223/2009 III/96 Note: 'Due to environmental concerns, musk xylene is included in the authorisation list (Annex IV) of REACH. Musk xylene cannot be placed on the market or used unless authorisation has been granted under REACH’.

Safety Profile

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Formulation Guidelines

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