Alpha-ionone
This product is not a finished fragrance or flavor. It is a single aroma chemical that provides a specific scent character determined by its chemical structure. It is intended to be used only as a raw material for creating fragrance or flavor formulations, or for other research and development purposes.
Alpha‑ionone is a classic violet/orris‑woody building block with powdery elegance and a soft raspberry nuance. It rounds floral‑wood accords, adds cosmetic powder smoothness and supports muguet, rose and violet themes.
Fragrance Family
Floral Woody – Violet/Orris
Top Notes
Soft violet, powdery freshness
Heart Notes
Orris‑woody body, light raspberry nuance
Base Notes
Powdery woody musk
Applications
- Fine fragrance: 0.05–0.60%
- Body care: 0.02–0.40%
- Home care: 0.05–0.50%
- Candles: 0.10–0.50%
Ideal for violet/orris, rose, muguet and cosmetic‑powder accords; smooths woody bases.
IFRA
Use according to the latest IFRA Standards for the intended category.
Allergen
Refer to the IFRA certificate for allergen management in finished products.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from light and heat.
Shelf Life
24 months (unopened, stored properly)
CAS Number
N/A
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance (20C) | Colorless or pale yellow liquid |
| Odor | Violet, woody |
| Specific Gravity 25/25C | 0.9270-0.9360 |
| Refractive Index (20C) | 1.4970-1.5060 |
| alpha-ionone | 74-82% |
| beta-ionone | 14-22% |
| gamme-ionone | 0-8% |
| Sum Ionone | 90% Min |
| Other Names |
|---|
| alphaline 70 |
| 3-buten-2-one, 4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-, (3E)- |
| (E)-alpha-cyclocitrylidene acetone |
| trans-alpha-cyclocitrylidene acetone |
| ionanthem |
| (?)-(E)-alpha-ionone |
| (?)-trans-alpha-ionone |
| (E)-a-ionone |
| (E)-alpha-ionone |
| a-ionone |
| nat.alpha-ionone |
| trans-alpha-ionone |
| alpha-ionone (natural) |
| alpha-ionone 50% in ETOH natural |
| alpha-ionone 60 |
| alpha-ionone 70 |
| alpha-ionone 80 |
| alpha-ionone 90 |
| alpha-ionone 90%, (naturals) |
| ionone alpha |
| ionone alpha regular |
| ionone alpha white coeur |
| alpha-ionone BRI |
| alpha-ionone extra |
| alpha-ionone natural |
| alpha-ionone refined |
| alpha-ionone white coeur |
| alpha-ionone, natural |
| alpha-ionone, refined |
| alpha-ionone, regular |
| irisone alpha |
| irisone alpha extra white |
| (E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohex-2-enyl)but-3-en-2-one |
| (E)-(?)-4,2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl-3-buten-2-one |
| trans-4,2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl-3-buten-2-one |
| (3E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one |
| (E)-(?)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one |
| (E)-(1)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one |
| (E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one |
| (3E)-(?)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-4-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one |
| (3E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one |
| (3E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-enyl)but-3-en-2-one |
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