gamma-damascone
Identification
| Name | gamma-damascone |
| IUPAC | (E)-1-(2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl)but-2-en-1-one |
| CAS Number | 35087-49-1 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C13 H20 O |
| Molecular Weight | 192.30160000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.513.699C |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 94.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.92800 to 0.93400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.731 to 7.781 |
| Refractive Index | 1.49300 to 1.49700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 267.76 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.008000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 6.7 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 208.00 °F. TCC ( 97.78 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.400 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | high , |
| Substantivity | 64 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. A diffusive fruity, floral and thuyone-like note, with slight tobacco undertones
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| Odor sample from | Vigon International |
| Taste Description | floral carrot carrot seed celery watercress spicy thujonic |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 > 2000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| IFRA Critical Effect | Dermal sensitization |
| IFRA RESTRICTION LIMITS IN THE FINISHED PRODUCT (%) | Category 1: Products applied to the lips |
| Notes | IFRA FLAVOR REQUIREMENTS: |
| use level in formulae for use in cosmetics | 0.0200 % |
| Dermal Systemic Exposure in Cosmetic Products | 0.0005 mg/kg/day (IFRA, 2002) |
| Recommendation for gamma-damascone flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Azelis UK Ltd.
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M&U International LLC
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Penta International Corporation
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Vigon International
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Manufacturer and supplier of high quality flavor and fragrance ingredients.
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
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
US Patents:
3,975,310 - Cycloaliphatic unsaturated ketones as odor- and taste-modifying agents