It is a very valuable constituent in floral, fruity and fantasy fragrances. Even in trace quantities like 0.05 to 0.1%. it gives excellent diffusiveness and freshness.
ISO DAMASCONE
| Chemical name | : | (E)-1-(2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one |
| CAS No | : | 39872-57-6 |
| EINECS No | : | 254-663-8 |
| Synonym | : | Iso damascene, trans-Rose ketone-5 |
| Molecular formula | : | C13H20O |
| Molecular weight | : | 192.3 |
Structural Formula
Data Sheet
| Appearance | : | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol |
| Specific gravity | : | 0.910 – 0.930 at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.485 – 1.490 at 25 °C |
| Acid value | : | NMT 1.0 |
| Purity by GC | : | NLT 90% (sum of isomers) |
Application
Flash Point:
100 °C
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place, in tightly sealed Aluminum containers, protected from heat and light.
Odour Profile
| Fruity, Floral, Sweet, Rose note | ||
| Use level | : | Traces to 2% |
Shelf life
24 months under good storage conditions