High concernFragrance
Musk Xylene
Endocrine disruptorEnvironmental persistencePossible carcinogen
What it is
Another nitromusk compound, structurally related to musk ketone.
What it does
Historic fragrance ingredient now largely phased out due to environmental persistence.
Why it’s a concern
Classified as a Substance of Very High Concern under REACH due to its vPvB (very persistent, very bioaccumulative) properties. Found in human breast milk and adipose tissue in the 1990s and 2000s. Voluntarily phased out of fragrance formulations by IFRA members.
Also known as
1-tert-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene
CAS numbers
81-15-2
Commonly found in
older perfumes
Safer alternatives
- fragrance-free products
- natural essential oils
Related chemical families
Sources
- ECHA SVHC Candidate List