(2E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one

At a glance

Beta-Damascone is a potent rose ketone widely used in perfumery to impart rich, fruity-floral character, particularly reminiscent of natural rose, apple, and dried fruit notes.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic (identically found in rose, tobacco, and tea)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
23726-91-2
Profile
fruity, rose, apple, plum, woody
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Rose ketones", CAS 23726-91-2)
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-08-26