Damascenone

beta-Damascenone
Identifiers
CAS number 23726-93-4 Y
PubChem 5366074
ChemSpider 4517997 Y
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Properties
Molecular formula C13H18O
Molar mass 190.28 g/mol
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

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.[1]

The damascenones are derived from the degradation of carotenoids. [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Rose (Rosa damascena), John C. Leffingwell
  2. ^ Sachihiko Isoe, Shigeo Katsumura, Takeo Sakan (1973). "The Synthesis of Damascenone and beta-Damascone and the possible mechanism of their formation from carotenoids". Helvetica Chimica Acta 56 (5): 1514–1516. doi:10.1002/hlca.19730560508.