Damascone
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| beta-Damascone[1] | |
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| IUPAC name | (E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)but-2-en-1-one |
| Other names | Rose ketones |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [23726-91-2] |
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| SMILES | CC=CC(=O)C1=C(CCCC1(C)C)C |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C13H20O |
| Molar mass | 192.30 g/mol |
| Density | 0.934 g/mL |
| Hazards | |
| R-phrases | R43 |
| S-phrases | S36/37 |
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Damascones are a series of closely related chemical compounds that are components of a variety of essential oils. The damascones belong to a family of chemicals known as rose ketones, which also includes damascenones and ionones. beta-Damascone is a contributor to the aroma of roses, despite its relatively low concentration, and is an important fragrance chemical used in perfumery.[2]
Biochemically, the damascones are derived from the degradation of carotenoids.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ β-Damascone at Sigma-Aldrich
- ^ Rose (Rosa damascena), John C. Leffingwell
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