Damascenone

*beta*-Damascenone
Names
	IUPAC name (E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexa-1,3-dienyl)but-2-en-1-one
Identifiers
CAS Number	23726-93-4 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEBI	CHEBI:67251 ;
ChemSpider	4517997 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.041.662
PubChem CID	5366074;
UNII	U66V25TBO0 ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID90885242 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C13H18O/c1-5-7-11(14)12-10(2)8-6-9-13(12,3)4/h5-8H,9H2,1-4H3/b7-5+ Key: POIARNZEYGURDG-FNORWQNLSA-N ; InChI=1/C13H18O/c1-5-7-11(14)12-10(2)8-6-9-13(12,3)4/h5-8H,9H2,1-4H3/b7-5+ Key: POIARNZEYGURDG-FNORWQNLBV;
	SMILES O=C(\C1=C(\C=C/CC1(C)C)C)/C=C/C;
Properties
Chemical formula	C13H18O
Molar mass	190.286 g·mol−1
Appearance	Pale yellow liquid
Density	0.945-0.952 g/mL
Boiling point	116 degrees C (13 Torr)
Solubility in water	1 mL (in 10 mL 95% ethanol)
Hazards
	Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	Irritant, Environmental hazard
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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.

The damascenones are derived from the degradation of carotenoids.

β-damascenone is well-known for contributing to the strong aroma of red wines and has been found to enhance the floral, fruity notes of wine and contribute to its characteristic aroma.

In 2008, (E)-β-damascenone was identified as a primary odorant in Kentucky bourbon.