Musk is a chemical compound that can be found in the musk gland of the male musk deer, and it is also produced synthetically for use in fragrances and perfumes. There are different types of musk compounds, including nitro musks, which are used as fragrance ingredients in products commonly used both at home and in the laboratory. Musk ambrette is a type of nitro musk that has been banned from use in products that contain fragrance.
Here are some details about musk:
Positive:
- Musk has been used as a component of fragrances and as a fixative in perfumes.
- Some animal and/or in vitro studies suggest that components of musk have anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic, and cardiovascular activities.
Negative:
- Musk pod formulations are recognized as a source of banned steroidal substances often identified in sports drug testing.
- Synthetic musks such as musk ketone have been associated with potential health risks, including endocrine disruption and environmental pollution.
Ingredients or materials:
- Musk contains chemicals that act like the male sex hormones (androgens) .
- When distilled, musk yields the principles muscone (muskone) and normuscone. Muscone is the key flavor component of musk.
- Other compounds present in musk include steroids, paraffins, triglycerides, waxes, mucopyridine, other nitrogenous substances, and fatty acids.
It is important to note that there isnt enough information to know if musk is safe to use as a medicine, and it can cause skin allergies.
