A synthetic ketone of the damascone family, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Rose ketone-3 is 1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one, known as delta-damascone, a synthetic ketone of the damascone family, a group of fragrance materials related to compounds found in rose oil. CosIng lists it as a perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the ratio of stereoisomers.
Functions
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
Listed as a perfuming ingredient.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

