Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
Musk Xylene is a synthetic nitro musk. Musk Xylene is used in fragrances and soap to mimic natural musk. Studies suggest that formation of Xylene Musk adducts of rainbow trout Hb can be potentially used as biomarker of exposure.
Musk xylene is used as fragrance and fixative in after shave lotions, performs etc.; musk compound of choice for soap and detergent fragrances; some
perfumery uses (soap; Norell; oriental; chypre; herbal).
By nitration of the corresponding benzene derivative (Bedoukian, 1967).
ChEBI: A C-nitro compound that is m-xylene bearing three nitro substituents at positions 2, 4 and 6 as well as a tert-butyl group at position 5.
Musk xylene is used very widely in all types of low-cost
and ordinary fragrances for household products, for industrial purposes, inexpensive cosmetic products, etc. and it is very often
accompanied by Amylsalicylate and Cournarin, Lavandin oil or Citrus oils, or it is
the main fixative in a Pine fragrance, etc.
Musk xylene is a white to light-colored crystalline solid. Musk xylene is insoluble in water and denser than water. Hence sinks in water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals.
Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.
Self-decomposition or self-ignition may be triggered by heat, chemical reaction, friction or impact.
Inhalation or contact with vapors, substance or decomposition products may cause severe injury or death. May produce irritating, toxic and/or corrosive gases. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution.
Self-decomposition or self-ignition may be triggered by heat, chemical reaction, friction or impact. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May burn violently. Decomposition may be self-accelerating and produce large amounts of gases. Vapors or dust may form explosive mixtures with air.
Low oral toxicity. A
human skin irritant. A flammable solid.
When heated to decomposition it emits
toxic fumes of NOx. See also NITRO
COMPOUNDS of AROMATIC
HYDROCARBONS.
