Description

Damascenone is a highly prized aromatic ketone renowned for its complex and elegant scent profile, often described as a rich, fruity-rosy aroma with notes of plum, tobacco, and honey. This compound is a key fragrance ingredient valued for its powerful odor impact and ability to impart natural, sophisticated character to fine perfumes and flavor compositions. It is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and cosmetic industries seeking to create premium, high-end consumer products.

Application

• Fine Fragrance Formulation: A cornerstone in luxury perfumery for creating rich, complex heart notes in floral, fruity, and oriental accords.
• Flavor Creation: Used as a flavor enhancer in premium food and beverage products, contributing to natural fruity (berry, plum, apple) and tea-like flavor profiles.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into high-end soaps, lotions, and creams to provide a lasting, desirable fragrance.
• Aromatherapy & Home Scents: A valuable component in diffuser oils, candles, and room sprays for its warm, inviting, and natural aromatic qualities.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Used to enhance and round off the flavor profile in certain tobacco products.
• Functional Perfumery: Applied in household and industrial products where a premium, masking, or signature scent is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Damascenone
CAS No.	59739-63-8
Molecular Formula	C13H18O
Molecular Weight	190.28 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Damascenone; 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; 4-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dien-1-yl)but-2-en-4-one; Damascone beta; Rose Ketone; Theaspirane derivative; FEMA 3420; (E)-Damascenone
EINECS	261-932-1

Quality Control

Our Damascenone is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure consistent purity and olfactory performance. We adhere to relevant industry standards, including those set by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) for flavor-grade material. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and isomer-specific composition to meet your precise formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomer Ratio (β-Damascenone)	≥ 90.0% (by GC)
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.5120 - 1.5180
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.942 - 0.952
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol and oils; insoluble in water

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