alpha-Ionone, 90+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

alpha-Ionone, is used in many floral accords. Gives a violet flower nuance to compositions, but is also used in rose, woody, amber, balsamic, and powdery fragrances. It is also used in perfumery, flavoring, and vitamin A (retinol) production for cosmetics and toiletries. beta isomer shows a less floral odor than the alpha. It has good substantivity and is used in all areas of perfumery.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
alpha-Ionone, is used in many floral accords. Gives a violet flower nuance to compositions, but is also used in rose, woody, amber, balsamic, and powdery fragrances. It is also used in perfumery, flavoring, and vitamin A (retinol) production for cosmetics and toiletries. beta isomer shows a less floral odor than the alpha. It has good substantivity and is used in all areas of perfumery.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol fixed oils, propylene glycol. Slightly soluble in alcohol, ether, mineral oil.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Light sensitive. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 127-41-3
• Molecular Formula: C13H20O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 192.30
• MDL Number: MFCD00001565
• InChI Key: UZFLPKAIBPNNCA-BQYQJAHWNA-N
• Synonym: alpha-ionone, iraldeine, e-alpha-ionone, irisone, alpha-ionon, trans-alpha-ionone, alpha-e-ionone, alpha-ionone natural, beta-lonone, ionone, alpha
• PubChem CID: 5282108
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32319
• IUPAC Name: (E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one
• SMILES: CC(=O)\C=C\C1C(C)=CCCC1(C)C

• Density: 0.931
• Boiling Point: 237°C
• Flash Point: 117°C (243°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.498
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 2046084
• Merck Index: 14,5056
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol fixed oils,propylene glycol. Slightly soluble in alcohol,ether,mineral oil.
• Formula Weight: 192.3
• Percent Purity: ≥90%
• Chemical Name or Material: alpha-Ionone

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	204-841-6
RTECSNumber	EN0525000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only