Alpha-Damascone

Synonym(s):α-Damascone;1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one;2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-crotonyl-2-cyclohexene

CAS NO.：43052-87-5
Empirical Formula: C13H20O
Molecular Weight: 192.3
MDL number: MFCD00673214
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-07-22 17:51:23

What is Alpha-Damascone?

Chemical properties

Alpha-Damascone are ionone isomers. Depending on the position of the double bond in the ring, various isomers may exist. Commercially important are α-, β-, and δ-damascone.

Chemical properties

α-Damascone has a pleasant fruity floral odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in black tea.

The Uses of Alpha-Damascone

a-Damascone is an aromatic compound extracted from oils and carotenoid compounds used in fragrances, and other cosmetics.

Definition

ChEBI: An enone with a trimethylcyclohexenyl substituent at C-1.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: d-form, 100 ppb; l-form, 1.5 ppb

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 30 ppm, sweet, fruity, woody with a green seedy background.

Properties of Alpha-Damascone

Boiling point:	253-255 °C
Density	0.9229 g/cm3(Temp: 27 °C)
FEMA	3659 \| ALPHA-1-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)-2-BUTEN-1-ONE
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Oil
color	Colourless to Pale Yellow
Odor	at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet floral metallic fruity apple spicy plum minty
JECFA Number	385
Stability:	Light Sensitive

Safety information for Alpha-Damascone

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H317:Sensitisation, Skin
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.