Musk Z 4

IFF

Available with product grade notice

mixture

mixture or product

The profile refers to the specific commercial product grade. Properties of a single molecule must not be transferred to mixtures, dilutions, UVCBs or product bases.

Short profile

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

musk

musky

powdery

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. Statement refers to the specific commercial product grade; behavior of the undiluted single molecule is not derived from this.

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

Note impact (source)Top Low; Heart Medium; Base Medium

Tenacity> 48 hours

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

Good areas of use

No data available.

Chemical context

CAS35720-57-1 / 14595-54-1

FormulaC15H26O

Molecular weight222.2 g/mol

Vapour pressure0.000515 mmHg at 23 °C (0.0687 Pa)

The Pa value is a unit conversion only, not a temperature normalisation. VP band and molecular weight are not translated into evaporation hours.

No molecule-based vapor pressure classification for this product grade: mixture, dilution, UVCB, multiple CAS numbers, or unclear scope of properties.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Musk Z 4

Open source

Last reviewed: 2026-09-07