Musk xylene home ICD10: L23.9


Formule CAS
C12H15N3O6 81-15-2



Background
Musk xylene is a synthetic nitro musk used as a fragrance and fixative. The musk of choice for soap and detergent fragrances.

Synonyms
Musk xylene

Uses
Aftershave lotions
Perfumes

Cross-Reactions
Musk ambrette

Unusual Reactions
Photoallergy

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Referenties
1. Cronin, E., Photosensitivity to musk ambrette. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 11(2): p. 88-92.
2. Goh, C.L. and S.F. Kwok, A simple method of qualitative analysis for musk ambrette, musk ketone and musk xylene in cologne. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(1): p. 53-6.


Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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