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(E)-β-Damascone

≥95%, sum of isomers, FG

Synonym(s):

(E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-2-buten-1-one

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H20O
CAS Number:
23726-91-2
Molecular Weight:
192.30
Flavis number:
07.224
PubChem Substance ID:
329830580
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
3243
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
245-842-1
MDL number:
MFCD00661756
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2046078
Organoleptic:
leather; woody; minty; floral; fruity; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Segment

300

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117

assay

≥95%

composition

contains IFRA restricted β-Damascone

density

0.934 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

Damascone, cis-β-damascone

organoleptic

leather; woody; minty; floral; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

C\C=C\C(=O)C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C

InChI

1S/C13H20O/c1-5-7-11(14)12-10(2)8-6-9-13(12,3)4/h5,7H,6,8-9H2,1-4H3/b7-5+

InChI key

BGTBFNDXYDYBEY-FNORWQNLSA-N

General description

β-Damascone belongs to a family of fragrant products called rose ketones. Despite having a low concentration, beta-Damascone contributes to the rose aroma. It is an important fragrance chemical that is used in perfumery .

Application

β-Damascone is:
  • Used as a precursor to synthesize β-Damascenone, its main contribution to the floral aromas of many wine varieties, as well as in the perfume and flavoring industries .
  • One of the key volatile compounds contributing to the floral aroma of green tea .

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

flash_point_f

212.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

100 °C - closed cup

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