Technical Details

INCI Name : Musk Ambrette
CAS No. : 83-66-9
Molecular Formula : C₁₂H₁₆N₂O₅
Appearance : Yellowish crystals / powder
Odor : Sweet, powdery musk
Solubility : Soluble in alcohol & oils

🌸 Use in Agarbatti

Historically, Musk Ambrette was one of the most popular synthetic musks used in agarbatti, dhoop, and incense powders because of its deep, sweet, long-lasting musky fragrance and excellent fixative properties.

1. Strong Musk Aroma

• Warm, sweet, powdery musk smell

• Blends beautifully with:

  • Sandalwood

  • Rose

  • Jasmine

  • Halmaddi (Tree resin)

2. Excellent Fixative

• Helps fragrance last longer after burning

• Gives incense a “rounded” body note

3. High Heat Stability

• Does not evaporate quickly during burning

• Good for masala, flora, and charcoal-based agarbattis

4. Low Cost

• Was cheaper than natural musks

  Physical Properties

  A. Appearance & Odor

  • Appearance: Pale yellow to white crystalline solid

  • Odor: Sweet, powdery, musky

  B. Thermal Data

  • Melting Point: 83–86 °C

  • Decomposes on heating (no true boiling point)

  • Flash Point: > 200 °C

  C. Solubility & Stability

  • Water Solubility: Very low

  • Soluble in: Alcohols, oils

  • Stability: Sensitive to light (photodegradation)

  • Vapor Pressure: Very low

  D. Density

  • Approx. 1.28 g/cm³