Description

(+/-)-α-Damascone CAS NO 57549-92-5 is a high-purity fragrance ingredient prized for its complex, fruity-rosy aroma with woody and tobacco-like nuances. This compound is essential for creating sophisticated and long-lasting scent profiles in premium applications. It is a critical raw material for perfumers and flavorists in the fragrance, personal care, and fine flavoring industries.

Application

• Fine Fragrance Creation: A key component in high-end perfumes, imparting rich, natural rose, plum, and tobacco notes.
• Personal Care Products: Used in soaps, lotions, shampoos, and deodorants to provide a luxurious and stable scent character.
• Flavor Enhancement: Employed in trace amounts to add fruity and berry nuances to beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Household & Air Care: Incorporated into premium detergents, fabric softeners, and air fresheners for a distinctive and appealing fragrance.
• Cosmetic Aromatherapy: Utilized in products designed for sensory well-being due to its complex and pleasing olfactory profile.
• Technical Fragrance Compounds: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-α-Damascone
CAS No.	57549-92-5
Molecular Formula	C13H20O
Molecular Weight	192.30 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Damascone (racemic); (±)-α-Damascone; 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; 4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one; Damascenone isomer; FEMA 3659; Rosy Ketone; Pelargene
EINECS	260-801-1

Quality Control

Our (+/-)-α-Damascone is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. It is suitable for use in fragrance and flavor applications where organoleptic quality is paramount. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and olfactory profile are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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 material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, keeping the container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) is recommended to preserve optimal quality and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Odor	Characteristic, fruity-rosy
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.930 - 0.945

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