Description

Damascone is a high-value fragrance ingredient belonging to the ionone family, known for its powerful, diffusive, and complex scent profile that combines fruity, floral, and woody notes. Its primary value lies in its exceptional ability to impart natural, sophisticated, and long-lasting olfactory characteristics to a wide range of consumer products. This versatile aroma chemical is essential for perfumers and product developers in the fragrance, flavor, and personal care industries seeking to create premium and distinctive sensory experiences.

Application

• Fine Fragrance & Perfumery: A key component in creating modern, complex accords for perfumes, eau de toilettes, and colognes, adding depth and diffusion.
• Personal Care Products: Used in soaps, shower gels, shampoos, lotions, and deodorants to provide a stable and appealing scent.
• Household & Air Care: Incorporated into detergents, fabric softeners, and air fresheners for a pleasant and persistent fragrance.
• Flavor Industry: Employed in trace amounts to enhance fruity and berry flavor nuances in certain food and beverage applications.
• Cosmetic & Skincare Formulations: Adds a subtle, elegant fragrance to creams, serums, and other cosmetic products.
• Industrial & Functional Fragrances: Used in technical applications where masking or adding a specific odor profile is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Damascone
CAS No.	23726-91-2
Molecular Formula	C13H20O
Molecular Weight	192.30 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Damascone; (E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; Damascenone isomer; Rose ketone; FEMA 3659
EINECS	245-815-1

Quality Control

Our Damascone is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with industry standards for fragrance ingredients, including IFRA guidelines, ensuring safety and suitability for your intended applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation to maintain optimal quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.925 - 0.945
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Related Substances (GC)	Reported on COA

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.