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Woody
CAS NO.127-42-4 (majority product)
Methyl Ionone alpha
WOODY
FLORAL
VIOLET
ORRIS
WOODY
Less than 50%
Not Assessed

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

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

SYNONYM

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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

OCCURENCE IN NATURE

Not found in nature.

STABILITY

Fine Fragrance

-
Good

Fabric Softener

pH3
Good

Antiperspirants

pH3.5
Good

Toiletry Applications

pH6
Good

Liquid Detergent

pH9
Good

Soap

pH10
Good

Powder Detergent

pH11
Good

Bleach

pH14
Poor

SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin

Good

Dry Fabric

Good

Wet Fabric

Good

Hair

Good

TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours
00
Days
00
Weeks
>1

BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Fairly diffusive

TYPICAL USE LEVEL

<10%

TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point°C

118ºC

GC

85% min. 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 25ºC