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α-Ionone

≥90%, stabilized

Synonym(s):

4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H20O
CAS Number:
127-41-3
Molecular Weight:
192.30
FEMA Number:
2594
Council of Europe no.:
141
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901174
Flavis number:
7.007
EC Number:
204-841-6
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00001565
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3197885
Organoleptic:
berry; cherry; woody; raspberry; violet
Grade:
Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300, 400

grade

Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥90%

contains

synthetic α-tocopherol as stabilizer

refractive index

n20/D 1.498 (lit.)

bp

259-263 °C (lit.)

density

0.93 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

berry; cherry; woody; raspberry; violet

SMILES string

CC(=O)\C=C\C1C(C)=CCCC1(C)C

InChI

1S/C13H20O/c1-10-6-5-9-13(3,4)12(10)8-7-11(2)14/h6-8,12H,5,9H2,1-4H3/b8-7+

InChI key

UZFLPKAIBPNNCA-BQYQJAHWSA-N

General description

α-Ionone is one of the key volatile constituents of the oil from whitefly (Syngonium podophyllum Schott).

Application


  • Dietary supplementation with α-ionone alleviates chronic UVB exposure-induced skin photoaging in mice.: This research demonstrates that α-ionone can mitigate the effects of chronic UVB exposure, reducing skin photoaging in mice. The findings suggest potential applications for α-ionone in skincare and dermatological products (Geng et al., 2024).

  • Re-Rolling Treatment in the Fermentation Process Improves the Aroma Quality of Black Tea.: This research shows that re-rolling treatment during fermentation enhances the aroma quality of black tea by increasing the concentration of volatile compounds, including α-ionone, which contribute to the tea′s overall flavor profile (Chen et al., 2023).

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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hcodes

H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

flash_point_f

244.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

118 °C - closed cup

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Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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