DAMASCENONE TOTAL

Floral green
Chemical name:(E)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexa-1,3-dienyl)but-2-en-1-one
CAS No:23696-85-7
EINECS No:245-833-2
FEMA No:3420
Synonym:Beta damascenone, Fermentone, Dascenone,
Damascenone total, Rose ketone-4
Molecular formula:C13H18O2
Molecular weight:190.28

Structural Formula

damascenone-total

Data Sheet

Appearance:Pale yellow coloured liquid
Solubility:Soluble in alcohol
Specific gravity:0.945 – 0.953 at 25 °C
Refractive index:1.510 – 1.514 at 25 °C
Acid value:NMT 1.0
Purity by GC:Min 90% (major peak)

Application

A high impact aroma ingredient that imparts a powerful rose, floral note.

Flash Point:

100 °C

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place. Store tightly closed with minimum air contact. Do not store near food and drinking water.

Odour Profile

Sweet, Fruity, Rose and Woody notes
Use level :Traces to 0.02% in fragrances

Shelf life

24 months