Musk R1

Givaudan
Available
neat or unspecified
single substance

Short profile

Olfactive Family according to source: MUSKY. The documented product profile combines musky, powdery, creamy.

musk
musky
powdery
creamy

Effect in a formula

Musk base
texturizer
rounding

Can smooth transitions, provide body and skin proximity, and hold the base together; check for musk anosmia and matrix effects.

Use and dosage

Manufacturer's specification for this product grade: Up to 10%. This is not an IFRA limit. Low: smooths transitions and extends the background. Medium: builds a perceptible musk body. High: can soften or linearize the accord; also check for anosmia and matrix.

Up to 10%
Manufacturer use guidance for this exact product — not an IFRA limit. IFRA standards must be verified separately for the specific substance scope and product grade.

Behaviour and performance

TenacitySeveral months

Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.

Good areas of use

Musk

Chemical context

CAS3391-83-1
Chemical name11-Oxahexadecan-16-olide
FormulaC15H28O3
Molecular weight256.3 g/mol
Function classLactone (cyclic ester)

No vapour pressure with an explicitly reported temperature.

No vapor pressure classification: A reliable numerical vapor pressure with explicitly documented measurement temperature is missing.

Source: Givaudan Fragrance Molecules – Musk R1
Open source
Last reviewed: 2026-09-07