Beta-Damascenone

Name: Beta-Damascenone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050221

About Beta-Damascenone

Beta-Damascenone is a carbonyl building block carrying the CAS registry number 23696-85-7. With the molecular formula C13H18O, it has a molar mass of 190.28 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (E)-1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dien-1-yl)but-2-en-1-one. It is also known as trans-beta-Damascenone or trans-damascenone.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination and API intermediates. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Beta-Damascenone in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Beta-Damascenone
Catalogue No.	VQ-050221
CAS Number	23696-85-7
IUPAC name	(E)-1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dien-1-yl)but-2-en-1-one
Molecular formula	C₁₃H₁₈O
Molecular weight	190.28 g/mol
Exact mass	190.1358
InChIKey	POIARNZEYGURDG-FNORWQNLSA-N
SMILES	C/C=C/C(=O)C1=C(C=CCC1(C)C)C
PubChem CID	5366074

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	3.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	trans-beta-Damascenone, trans-damascenone, (E)-beta-damascenone, (E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one, 4-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienyl)but-2-en-4-one, 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, 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one, 1-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dien-1-yl)but-2-en-1-one, beta-(E)-damascenone, (E)-.beta.-Damascenone

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P272, P273, P280, P302 + P352, P321, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Beta-Damascenone?

The CAS Registry Number of Beta-Damascenone is 23696-85-7. It is also known as trans-beta-Damascenone, trans-damascenone, (E)-beta-damascenone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Beta-Damascenone?

Beta-Damascenone has the molecular formula C13H18O and a molecular weight of 190.28 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (E)-1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dien-1-yl)but-2-en-1-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of Beta-Damascenone can I order?

We supply Beta-Damascenone, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Beta-Damascenone?

Yes. Every lot of Beta-Damascenone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Beta-Damascenone be shipped internationally?

Yes. Beta-Damascenone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.