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α-Ionone

analytical standard

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

  • CAS Number 127-41-3

  • Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C13H20O

  • Molecular Weight 192.30

  •  Beilstein/REAXYS Number 3197885

  •  EC Number 204-841-6

  •  MDL number MFCD00001565

  •  PubChem Substance ID 329747748

  •  NACRES NA.24

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Related Categories A-F, Alcoholic & Nonalcoholic Beverages, All Alphabetically Sorted, Almond, Analytical Standards,
Quality Level   100
grade   analytical standard
assay   ≥96.0% (GC)
shelf life   limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
refractive index   n20/D 1.497-1.502
  n20/D 1.498 (lit.)
bp   259-263 °C (lit.)
density   0.93 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Featured Industry   Cleaning Products
Cosmetics
Flavors and Fragrances
Food and Beverages
Personal Care
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
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Description

General description

α-lonone is a C13 norterpenoid formed from the degradation of carotenoids. It is an important fragrance compound used in perfume industries due to its characteristic fine violet and rose scents. Commercially α-lonone is used in cosmetics, personal care products, detergents, etc. As a flavoring agent, it is widely used in various beverages including wine and tea.

Application

α-Ionone may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in various beverages by chromatography-based techniques.

Safety & Documentation

Safety Information

Symbol 
GHS08  GHS08
Signal word 
Danger
Hazard statements 
Precautionary statements 
RIDADR 
NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 
WGK 2
RTECS 
EN0525000
Flash Point(F) 
244.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C) 
118 °C - closed cup

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