Colorless transparent liquid, volatile, aromatic, toxic, explosion limit 1.3-7.1%, maximum permissible concentration in air is 25ppm.

Used to make many fragrances and as a fixative. An artificial musk with one of the best aromas among the nitro-containing artificial musks. One of the most commonly used nitro musks. Used in a variety of daily fragrances.

An organic compound with the molecular formula C8H10, a colorless and transparent liquid, is the product of the substitution of two hydrogens on the benzene ring by methyl, and there are three isomers: o-, m- and p-. In industry, xylene refers to the mixture of the above isomers.

Yellow needle-like crystals. Melting point 113.3-114.5℃, with strong musky aroma, with sweet musk-like animal aroma, lasting fragrance.

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