Methyl Ionone alpha

WOODY • FLORAL • VIOLET • ORRIS • WOODY
Less than 50% • Not Assessed

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

1-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-enyl)pent-1-en-3-one
Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₂O

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SYNONYM

[R-(E)]-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Used in many floral fragrances, particularly violet. Blends with and supports woody and leathery notes, also violet, fruit, berry, and nut flavors.

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OCCURRENCE IN NATURE

Not found in nature.

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STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: Good
Fabric Softener (pH 3): Good
Antiperspirants (pH 3.5): Good
Toiletry Applications (pH 6): Good
Liquid Detergent (pH 9): Good
Soap (pH 10): Good
Powder Detergent (pH 11): Good
Bleach (pH 14): Poor

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SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Good
Dry Fabric: Good
Wet Fabric: Good
Hair: Good

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TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: 00
Days: 00
Weeks: > 1

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BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Fairly diffusive

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TYPICAL USE LEVEL

< 10 %

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TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point (°C): 118 °C
GC Purity: 85 % min as isomers
CAS No.: 127-42-4 (majority product)
FEMA / GRAS No.: 2711
CLogP: 4.78
Appearance: Pale yellow liquid
Molecular Weight: 206.33
Vapor Pressure: 0.87 Pa at 25 °C