W324300

(E)-β-Damascone

≥95%, sum of isomers, FG

• Synonym(s): (E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-2-buten-1-one
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₃H₂₀O
• CAS Number: 23726-91-2
• Molecular Weight: 192.30
• FEMA Number: 3243
• Beilstein: 2046078
• EC Number: 245-842-1
• MDL number: MFCD00661756
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830580
• Flavis number: 07.224
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• 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

Description

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 .

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H317,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P272 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 212.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 100 °C - closed cup