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| IUPAC name | (E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)but-2-en-1-one |
| Other names | Rose ketones |
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| CAS number | 23726-91-2 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C13H20O |
| Molar mass | 192.30 g/mol |
| Density | 0.934 g/mL |
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| R-phrases | R43 |
| S-phrases | S36/37 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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Damascones are a series of closely related chemical compounds that are components of a variety of essential oils. The damascones belong to a family of chemicals known as rose ketones, which also includes damascenones and ionones. beta-Damascone is a contributor to the aroma of roses, despite its relatively low concentration, and is an important fragrance chemical used in perfumery.2
Biochemically, the damascones are derived from the degradation of carotenoids.
See also
References
- ^ β-Damascone at Sigma-Aldrich
- ^ Rose (Rosa damascena), John C. Leffingwell
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