Beta-Damascenone

Independent reference data for Beta-Damascenone (CAS 23726-93-4), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

beta-Damascenone; 23726-93-4; trans-beta-Damascenone; trans-damascenone; (E)-beta-damascenone; FEMA No. 3420; (E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; U66V25TBO0; 4-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienyl)but-2-en-4-one; CHEBI:67251; DTXSID90885242; 1-[2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl]-2E-buten-1-one; 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl)-2E-buten-1-one; RefChem:567817; DTXCID4021397; 245-833-2

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H315 (69.9%), H317 (99.9%), H411 (99.8%)

H315 (69.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

H317 (99.9%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]

What the public record says

Beta-Damascenone is identified by CAS 23726-93-4, molecular formula C13H18O and molecular weight 190.14 g/mol. UNII U66V25TBO0; ChEBI 67251; InChIKey POIARNZEYGURDG-FNORWQNLSA-N. Boiling Point: 274.00 to 276.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 60 °C; Density: 0.945-0.952 (20 °C).

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.