{"product_id":"alpha-damascone","title":"Alpha Damascone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS 24720-09-0 (also 43052-87-5) · Fruity · Rose · IFRA restricted (fine fragrance max 0.043%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpha damascone is one of the rose ketones, the tiny-dose materials that make a rose accord smell like a real rose instead of a soap. It is extremely powerful. A fraction of a percent changes a whole formula, so treat it like a spice rather than an ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it smells like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruity rose with a green-apple crispness, blackcurrant and a hint of dried plum. Neat from the bottle it can smell almost harsh; diluted to 1% it opens up into a juicy, natural-smelling rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow perfumers use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork from a 1% or 10% dilution and add it drop by drop. It lifts rose, fruity florals and chypres, adds juiciness to apple and berry accords and pairs naturally with the ionones. Compared with beta damascone, the alpha isomer is greener and more apple-like; beta leans towards plum and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlends well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Methyl Ionone, Hedione, Cedrol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIFRA \u0026amp; regulatory\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRestricted under the IFRA Standards (51st Amendment, in force). Maximum in fine fragrance (Category 4): 0.043%; other product types have different limits. The IFRA limit applies to all rose ketones (damascones, damascenone) combined. EU: Added to the EU's expanded fragrance-allergen list (Regulation 2023\/1545): declare on EU cosmetic labels above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use in perfumery, cosmetics and fragrance manufacturing only. Not for ingestion. Handle neat material with gloves and good ventilation. The certificate of analysis (COA) and safety data sheet (SDS) are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much alpha damascone should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery little. It is one of the strongest materials in perfumery, so work from a 1% dilution and build up slowly. Always check the IFRA limit for your product type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between alpha and beta damascone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlpha damascone is greener and more apple-rose; beta damascone is darker, with more plum, blackcurrant and tobacco. Both belong to the rose ketones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs alpha damascone restricted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRestricted under the IFRA Standards (51st Amendment, in force). Maximum in fine fragrance (Category 4): 0.043%; other product types have different limits. The IFRA limit applies to all rose ketones (damascones, damascenone) combined. EU: Added to the EU's expanded fragrance-allergen list (Regulation 2023\/1545): declare on EU cosmetic labels above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aroma-chemicals-all\"\u003earoma chemicals\u003c\/a\u003e for perfumery. \u003cem\u003eTechnical and regulatory data checked 21 September 2026 against the IFRA Standards (51st Amendment) and the 52nd Amendment consultation outcome.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much alpha damascone should I use?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Very little. It is one of the strongest materials in perfumery, so work from a 1% dilution and build up slowly. Always check the IFRA limit for your product type.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the difference between alpha and beta damascone?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Alpha damascone is greener and more apple-rose; beta damascone is darker, with more plum, blackcurrant and tobacco. Both belong to the rose ketones.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is alpha damascone restricted?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Restricted under the IFRA Standards (51st Amendment, in force). Maximum in fine fragrance (Category 4): 0.043%; other product types have different limits. The IFRA limit applies to all rose ketones (damascones, damascenone) combined. 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