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α-Ionone , >90.0%(GC) , 127-41-3

Synonym(s):
4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one;alpha-Ionone

CAS NO.:127-41-3

Empirical Formula: C13H20O

Molecular Weight: 192.3

MDL number: MFCD00001565

EINECS: 204-841-6

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5g RMB29.60 In Stock
25G RMB72.00 In Stock
100G RMB209.60 In Stock
500G RMB594.40 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 25°C
Boiling point: 259-263 °C(lit.)
Density  0.93 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  0.133Pa
refractive index  n20/D 1.498(lit.)
FEMA  2594 | ALPHA-IONONE
Flash point: 230 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Soluble in ethanol fixed oils, propylene glycol. Slightly soluble in alcohol, ether, mineral oil.
form  Oil
color  Clear Colourless
Odor at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet woody floral violet orris tropical fruity
Odor Type floral
Water Solubility  insoluble
Merck  14,5056
JECFA Number 388
BRN  2046084
Dielectric constant 11.0(18℃)
LogP 3.85 at 37℃

Description and Uses

α-Ionone has a characteristic violet-like odor. α-Ionone may be prepared by condensing citral with acetone to form pseudoionone, which is then cyclized by acid-type reagents.

An aroma compound commonly found in essential oils such as rose oil. It is a degradation products of caratenoids produced by caratenoid cleavage dioxygenases (CCD).

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H334
Precautionary statements  P261-P342+P311
Hazard Codes  Xn,Xi
Risk Statements  42-36-36/37/38
Safety Statements  36-24/25-26-36/37/39-27
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  EN0525000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29142300

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