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Compound record

5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene (Musk xylene)

Also known as UN2956

81-15-2 ยท candidate list substance

UN2956 SVHC Candidate ListEU monitoring Musk xyleneMusk xylolXylene musk
Dossier Status Obligations Why Alternatives Changes Similar Sources
CAS 81-15-2
Formula C12H15N3O6
Molecular weight 297.26 g/mol
InChIKey XMWRWTSZNLOZFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Operational view

SCIP, article, and compliance checks

5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene (Musk xylene) is currently surfaced as candidate list substance in the EU.

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Article duties

Check Candidate List threshold and SCIP relevance

Use this when the substance may sit in articles, components, or imported goods and you need to confirm communication and SCIP workflows.

 Alternatives

Open structurally nearby substances before substitution work starts

The alternatives route groups lower-pressure neighbors, regulatory peers, and same-class analogs so the team can compare candidates before a sourcing scramble.

 Source check

Verify the legal source before repeating the claim

Every summary should point back to the underlying authority surface. Use the source route when the exact notice, registry entry, or legal text matters.