Damascenone
Damascenones are a series of closely related chemical compounds that are components of a variety of essential oils. The damascenones belong to a family of chemicals known as rose ketones, which also includes damascones and ionones. beta-Damascenone is a major contributor to the aroma of roses, despite its very low concentration, and is an important fragrance chemical used in perfumery.
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(E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexa-1,3-dienyl)but-2-en-1-one | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.041.662 |
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C13H18O | |
Molar mass | 190.286 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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The damascenones are derived from the degradation of carotenoids.
In 2008, (E)-β-damascenone was identified as a primary odorant in Kentucky bourbon.
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