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

At a glance

Alpha-damascone is a potent rose ketone widely used in perfumery to impart diffusive, fruity, and natural apple- and rose-like nuances to floral and fruity compositions.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
24720-09-0
Profile
fruity, floral, rose, apple, plum
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Rose ketones", CAS 24720-09-0)
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-08-26