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Damascenone

greener alternative

natural, 1.1-1.4 wt. % (190 proof ethanol), FG

Synonym(s):

β-Damascenone, 1-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dien-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H18O
CAS Number:
23696-85-7
Molecular Weight:
190.28
FEMA Number:
3420
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901692
Flavis number:
7.108
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00101024
Organoleptic:
apple; smoky; herbaceous; nutty; citrus; woody; rose; wine-like
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012, FDA 21 CFR 110

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.

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concentration

1.1-1.4 wt. % (190 proof ethanol)

color

yellow

refractive index

n20/D 1.350-1.380 (lit.)

density

0.800-0.830 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

DfS-Developed

organoleptic

apple; smoky; herbaceous; nutty; citrus; woody; rose; wine-like

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C\C=C\C(=O)C1=C(C)C=CCC1(C)C

InChI

1S/C13H18O/c1-5-7-11(14)12-10(2)8-6-9-13(12,3)4/h5-8H,9H2,1-4H3/b7-5+

InChI key

POIARNZEYGURDG-FNORWQNLSA-N

General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".
Damascenone is a norisoprenoid ketone mainly found in red wines. It occurs naturally in tomato and grapes.

Application

Damascenone is a fragrance ingredient that can be used in shampoos, fine fragrances, decorative cosmetics, toilet soaps as well as non-cosmetic products like household cleaners and detergents.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 1-5 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Apple juice, apricot, black currant, grape, raspberry, strawberry, cognac, rum, whiskey and scotch.

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flash_point_f

60.8 °F - closed cup

pictograms

FlameExclamation mark
GHS02,GHS07

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

flash_point_c

16 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Information

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SHBT4175
SHBT3036
SHBT0687
SHBS8509
SHBS7207

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J Lalko et al.
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A toxicologic and dermatologic review of cis-beta-damascone when used as a fragrance ingredient is presented.
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W342017-25G-K04061838080042
W342017-100G-K04061838193476
W342017-1KG-K04061837536151
W342017-SAMPLE-K04061837536168