Musk or deer musk is the dried secretion from the scent gland located between the navel and genitals of mature male animals of the family Moschidae, belonging to the class Mammalia of the phylum Chordata. The characteristic scent of musk comes primarily from muscone, and it is one of the raw materials used in perfume manufacturing. musk has been used as a valuable medicinal ingredient for thousands of years in China,

The molecular structure of musk was discovered in 2002, and it exists in both cis and trans isomers. a mixture of both isomers is mostly used in perfume manufacturing. nowaday the synthetically produced musk now dominates the market due to the scarcity of natural resources,

Musk is an ingredient mainly used in perfumes,cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredient.It can also be used as an enhancer and add dimension and substantivity in other industrial sectors.its appearance is clear liquid and the purity of the chemically synthesized is more than 99%(sum of isomers). IFF describes its scent as follows: A powdery, creamy, warm, relaxed sensuous white musk with fresh fruity nuances and soft comforting textures. and an extremely complex musk aroma with woody, spicy, creamy amber notes. Floral and fruity undertones.