a-Damascone, a C13 norterpenoid is an important fragrance compound used in perfume industries due to its characteristic floral-fruity, rose-like odor. Commercially a-damascone is used in cosmetics, personal care products, detergents, etc.
Synonyms: 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; 2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-crotonyl-2-cyclohexene
Molecular Formula: C13H20O
Molecular Weight: 192.3
Linear Structural Formula: C13H20O
MDL Number: MFCD00673214
Purity: >=95.0% (GC)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.490-1.500
Application: a-Damascone may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in consumer products by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.