Damascone

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Damascone Structure
Damascone structure
Common Name Damascone
CAS Number 23726-91-2 Molecular Weight 192.297
Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 271.2±10.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C13H20O Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 108.0±14.0 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of Damascone


β-Damascone is an aroma active rice volatile and is widely used in perfume compositions. β-Damascone has also received certain attention as a potential cancer chemopreventive and a mosquito and muscoid insecticide[1][2].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name β-Damascone
Synonym More Synonyms

 Damascone Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description β-Damascone is an aroma active rice volatile and is widely used in perfume compositions. β-Damascone has also received certain attention as a potential cancer chemopreventive and a mosquito and muscoid insecticide[1][2].
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In Vitro CYP101C1 is capable of binding and hydroxylating ionone derivatives including α- and β-ionone and β-damascone[3]. Several of the key flavor compounds in rose essential oil are C13-norisoprenoids, such asβ-damascenone, β-Damascone, and β-ionone which are derived from carotenoid degradation[4].
References

[1]. Mahattanatawee K, et al. Comparison of aroma active and sulfur volatiles in three fragrant rice cultivars using GC-olfactometry and GC-PFPD. Food Chem. 2014;154:1-6.

[2]. Gabryś B, et al. Systemic deterrence of aphid probing and feeding by novel β-damascone analogues. J Pest Sci (2004). 2015;88(3):507-516.

[3]. Ma M, et al. Structural Analysis of CYP101C1 from Novosphingobium aromaticivorans DSM12444. Chembiochem. 2011;12(1):88-99.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 271.2±10.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C13H20O
Molecular Weight 192.297
Flash Point 108.0±14.0 °C
Exact Mass 192.151413
PSA 17.07000
LogP 4.40
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.476
InChIKey BGTBFNDXYDYBEY-FNORWQNLSA-N
SMILES CC=CC(=O)C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C
Storage condition 2-8°C

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
EN0340000
CHEMICAL NAME :
2-Buten-1-one, 1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-enyl)-, (E)-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
23726-91-2
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
2
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C13-H20-O
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
192.33
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
L6UTJ A1 BV1U2 C1 C1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
2920 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
FCTXAV Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. (London, UK) V.1-19, 1963-81. For publisher information, see FCTOD7. Volume(issue)/page/year: 13,487,1975

 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H317
Precautionary Statements P280
Hazard Codes Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases R43
Safety Phrases 36/37
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 2
RTECS EN0340000
HS Code 29142990

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 DamasconeBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Inhibition of LRAT in bovine RPE microsomes at 10 uM using retinol substrate in prese...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Lecithin retinol acyltransferase
External Id: CHEMBL4420717
Name: Inhibition of LRAT in bovine RPE microsomes at 100 uM using retinol substrate in pres...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Lecithin retinol acyltransferase
External Id: CHEMBL4420718
Name: Inhibition of ARAT in bovine RPE microsomes at 10 uM using retinol substrate in prese...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1
External Id: CHEMBL4420715
Name: Inhibition of ARAT in bovine RPE microsomes at 100 uM using retinol substrate in pres...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1
External Id: CHEMBL4420716
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

(2E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)but-2-en-1-one
(E)-b-Damascone
4-(2.6.6-Trimethyl cyclohex-1-enyl)-but-2-en-4-one
Damascone
(2E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-on
(2E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one
(2E)-1-(2,6,6-Triméthyl-1-cyclohexén-1-yl)-2-butén-1-one
trans-2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-crotonylcyclohex-1-ene
trans-b-Damascone
b-Damascone
β-Damascone

 Damascone | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the English name of β-Damascone?
A: The English name of β-Damascone is β-Damascone.
Q: What is the boiling point of β-Damascone?
A: Boiling point of β-Damascone is 271.2±10.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the CAS number of β-Damascone?
A: CAS number of β-Damascone is 23726-91-2.
Q: What are the storage conditions for β-Damascone?
A: Storage conditions for β-Damascone: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the molecular formula of β-Damascone?
A: Molecular formula of β-Damascone is C13H20O.
Q: What are the upstream materials of β-Damascone?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of β-Damascone: 35122-36-2;39190-06-2;77250-09-0;77250-07-8;35044-57-6;23726-93-4;79-77-6;22029-76-1;35044-62-3;35044-59-8.
Q: What are the downstream products of β-Damascone?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of β-Damascone: 23726-93-4.
Q: What is the safety information for β-Damascone?
A: Safety information for β-Damascone: 36/37.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of β-Damascone?
A: SMILES notation of β-Damascone is CC=CC(=O)C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C.
Q: What is the molecular weight of β-Damascone?
A: Molecular weight of β-Damascone is 192.297.

 Damasconefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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