Identification

Namemusk tonquin
IUPACmoschus moschiferus
CAS Number8001-04-5
FDA UNIISearch

Regulatory

FEMA Number2759
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)8001-04-5 ; MUSK TONQUIN (MOSCHUS MOSCHIFERUS L.)
FDA RegulationFDA PART 182 -- SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE

Physical Properties

Appearance dark reddish brown past (est)
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 100.00 %.
Taste Description musk

Safety Information

European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for musk tonquin usage levels up to8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR musk

Natural Occurrence

moschus moschiferus

Synonyms

moschus moschiferus l. PubMed: Traditional Chinese medicine and sports drug testing: identification of natural steroid administration in doping control urine samples resulting from musk (pod) extracts. PubMed: Mitochondrial genome of the Korean musk deer Moschus moschiferus (Artiodactyla, Ruminantia, Moschidae). PubMed: Species and sex identification of the Korean goral (Nemorhaedus caudatus) by molecular analysis of non-invasive samples. PubMed: [Molecular genetic diversity of musk deer Moschus moschiferus L., 1758 (Ruminantia, Artiodactyla) from the northern subspecies group]. PubMed: [Habitats and present situations of 13 rare precious medicinal materials in Funiu mountains]. PubMed: Synthesis of (R)- and (S)- muscone. PubMed: Androstane alkaloids from musk of Moschus moschiferus. PubMed: [The taxonomy of the musk deer (Artiodactyla, Mammalia)]. PubMed: [Clinical effect and experimental study of xijian tongshuan pill]. PubMed: [Food specialization in ruminants: the role of endosymbiosis in its formation]. PubMed: Musk deer (Moschus moschiferus): Reinvestigation of main lipid components from preputial gland secretion. PubMed: Structure of hydroxymuscopyridine a and hydroxymuscopyridine B, two new constituents of musk. PubMed: Studies on the anti-inflammatory activity of Moschus moschiferus (musk) and its possible mode of action.