Gamma Damascone
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 35087-49-1
A fruity rose note with a cooked apple and plum character and a soft coniferous green facet. Warm and natural, it links fruity and woody accords with a tobacco nuance.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Tobacco |
| Tenacity2 | 64 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 35087-49-1 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C13H20O |
| Mol. Weight | 192.30 |
| IUPAC Name | 1-(2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl)but-2-en-1-one |
| InChIKey | IXLLBXDECOMIBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
(E/Z)-Gamma Damascone, 1-(2, 2-Dimethyl-6-methylenecyclohexyl)but-2-en-1-one, 1-(2,2-Dimethyl-6-methylenecyclohexyl)-2-buten-1-one, Ixllbxdecomibp-uhfffaoysa-n, 1-(2,2-Dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl)but-2-en-1-one, Trans/cis-gamma-damascone, (E/Z)-Gamma-damascone, damascone gamma, 1-(2,2-dimethyl-6-methylene cyclohexyl)-2-buten-1-one, (E)-1-(2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl)but-2-en-1-one
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 267.76 °C |
| Flash Point | 97.78 °C |
| Density | 0.92800 |
| Refractive Index | 1.49300 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.008000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.5 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 8.831 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.0077 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.0023 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.046 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.043 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.011 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.011 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.011 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.011 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.025 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.088 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.088 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.0045 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.084 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.30 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.30 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.17 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.17 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization |
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Gamma Damascone | 100 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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