Synthetic moss, known primarily as white moss, in the Perfume Industry, is a class of synthetic flavorings created by companies to emulate the scent of musk deer or other natural mosses. The synthetic moss has a clean, soft and sweet smell, devoid of the notes of the original animal masculine nature, sometimes referred to as blackberry, amber or gray amber. These compounds are very popular in modern perfumery and form the basic notes in the formulas of many fragrances on the market.

Synthetic mosses can be divided into three main classes - nitro aromatic mosses, polycyclic musly compounds, macrocyclic musk compounds. The first two groups have found extensive use in the industry, starting from cosmetics to detergents. However, the detection of the first two chemical groups in human and environmental samples and their carcinogenic properties has triggered a public debate on the use of these compounds and has led to a ban or a reduction in their use in many regions of the world. Research has shown that these compounds do not disperse into the environment, they can accumulate in the human body, and may break down immune defenses against other toxic chemical exposures. Macrocyclic musk compounds should replace the other two types as they feel more secure. Notemodify wikitesto

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