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Notes :
Leaf effects with mhc. new car accord: 0.01 - dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate 0.01 - alpha-ionone 0.05 - heptyl cyclopentanone 0.01 - musk gx 0.05 - aldehyde C-14 0.01 - dihydroisojasmonate
 
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IUPAC Name - (E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohex-2-enyl)but-3-en-2-one
InChI - InChI=1/C13H20O/c1-10-6-5-9-13(3,4)12(10)8-7-11(2)14/h6-8,12H,5,9H2,1-4H3
InChIKey - UZFLPKAIBPNNCA-UHFFFAOYAT
SMILES - CC1=CCCC(C1\C=C\C(=O)C)(C)C
CAS Number : 127-41-3
% from :79.00% to 94.00%
(EINECS) Number :204-841-6
Beilstein Number :3197885
FEMA Number :2594
COE Number :141
Molar Refractivity :61.70 ± 0.3 cm3 (est)
Parachor :492.0 ± 6.0 cm3 (est)
Index of Refraction :1.511 ± 0.02 (est)
Surface Tension :32.7 ± 3.0 dyne/cm (est)
Density :0.935 ± 0.06 g/cm3 (est)
Polarizability :24.46 ± 0.5 10-24cm3 (est)
XlogP : 4.10 (est)
Molecular Weight : 192.2973000 (IUPAC) (PT) (112)
Formula :C13 H20 O
Pherobase Floral:view
NMR Predictor :Predict
 

 
IUPAC Name - (E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)but-3-en-2-one
InChI - InChI=1/C13H20O/c1-10-6-5-9-13(3,4)12(10)8-7-11(2)14/h7-8H,5-6,9H2,1-4H3/b8-7+
InChIKey - PSQYTAPXSHCGMF-BQYQJAHWBX
SMILES - CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)\C=C\C(=O)C
CAS Number : 14901-07-6
% from :4.00% to 20.00%
(EINECS) Number :238-969-9
Beilstein Number :1909544
FEMA Number :2595
COE Number :142
Molar Refractivity :61.70 ± 0.3 cm3 (est)
Parachor :490.3 ± 6.0 cm3 (est)
Index of Refraction :1.517 ± 0.02 (est)
Surface Tension :33.6 ± 3.0 dyne/cm (est)
Density :0.944 ± 0.06 g/cm3 (est)
Polarizability :24.46 ± 0.5 10-24cm3 (est)
XlogP : 3.60 (est)
Molecular Weight : 192.2973000 (IUPAC) (PT) (112)
Formula :C13 H20 O
NMR Predictor :Predict
 

 
IUPAC Name - (E)-4-(2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl)but-3-en-2-one
InChI - InChI=1/C13H20O/c1-10-6-5-9-13(3,4)12(10)8-7-11(2)14/h7-8,12H,1,5-6,9H2,2-4H3/b8-7+
InChIKey - SFEOKXHPFMOVRM-BQYQJAHWBW
SMILES - CC(=O)\C=C\C1C(=C)CCCC1(C)C
CAS Number : 79-76-5
% from :1.00% to 8.00%
(EINECS) Number :201-223-8
FEMA Number :3175
Molar Refractivity :59.74 ± 0.4 cm3 (est)
Parachor :493.6 ± 6.0 cm3 (est)
Index of Refraction :1.477 ± 0.03 (est)
Surface Tension :29.8 ± 5.0 dyne/cm (est)
Density :0.91 ± 0.1 g/cm3 (est)
Polarizability :23.68 ± 0.5 10-24cm3 (est)
XlogP : 4.10 (est)
Molecular Weight : 192.2973000 (IUPAC) (PT) (112)
Formula :C13 H20 O
NMR Predictor :Predict
 

 
IUPAC Name - (3E,5E)-6,10-dimethylundeca-3,5,9-trien-2-one
InChI - InChI=1/C13H20O/c1-11(2)7-5-8-12(3)9-6-10-13(4)14/h6-7,9-10H,5,8H2,1-4H3/b10-6+,12-9+
InChIKey - JXJIQCXXJGRKRJ-KOOBJXAQBW
SMILES - CC(=CCC/C(=C/C=C/C(=O)C)/C)C
CAS Number : 141-10-6
% from :0.10% to 1.00%
(EINECS) Number :205-457-1
Beilstein Number :1722925
FEMA Number :4299
COE Number :11191
Molar Refractivity :62.16 ± 0.3 cm3 (est)
Parachor :508.4 ± 4.0 cm3 (est)
Index of Refraction :1.475 ± 0.02 (est)
Surface Tension :28.1 ± 3.0 dyne/cm (est)
Density :0.871 ± 0.06 g/cm3 (est)
Polarizability :24.64 ± 0.5 10-24cm3 (est)
XlogP : 3.50 (est)
Molecular Weight : 192.2973000 (IUPAC) (PT) (112)
Formula :C13 H20 O
Pherobase Floral:view
NMR Predictor :Predict
 

 
Category :flavor and fragrance agents

EU / EUROPA / FDA / JECFA Information :
JECFA Food Flavoring :alpha-Ionone.
Fl@vouring Number : 07.007

07.008

07.091

07.198
FDA Mainterm : ALPHA-IONONE.
FDA Regulation. :FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
Subpart F--Flavoring Agents and Related Substances
Sec. 172.515 Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants.

Suppliers :
Aceto :alpha-Ionone
Advanced Biotech :alpha-ionone
90% min. (mixed isomers) natural
Odor:  Berry, Violet, Woody
Advanced Biotech :alpha-ionone
50-56% min. (in etoh) natural
Odor:  Alcoholic, Berry, Violet
Bedoukian Research :alpha-IONONE BRI
≥91.0%, FCC, Kosher
Odor:  A high purity alpha ionone with a clean, warm violet, woody
Lends a violet/berry note to fragrances. Used in rose bases.
Flavor:  floral
Used in raspberry, cassis, black cherry, honey and currant flavors.
Berje :Ionone 70
alpha-
Berje :Ionone 80
alpha-
Cargill :alpha-IONONE
10% in Ethanol, natural, Kosher
Odor:  Warm, Violet, Woody, Berry
Cargill :alpha-IONONE
50% in Ethanol, natural, Kosher
Odor:  Warm, Violet, Woody, Berry
Cargill :alpha-IONONE
natural, Kosher
Odor:  Warm, Woody, Violet, Floral
Fleurchem :alpha-ionone
natural
Fleurchem :alpha-ionone
Hofmen :alpha-Ionone
90%, (naturals)
IFF :Ionone 100%
≥90% (sum of isomers)
Odor:  Woody, Floral, Violet
A soft voilet note.
IFF :Ionone Alpha
Odor:  Woody, Floral, Violet
A fine quality of alpha ionone. This is the most floral and most violet-like of all the ionones.
John D. Walsh :Ionone Alpha Regular
John D. Walsh :Ionone Alpha White Coeur
Moellhausen :alpha-ionone
70% min. nature identical kosher
Odor:  floreal, cedar wood, in dilution violet and orris note
Flavor:  warm, raspberry, strawberry, floreal
Mooreganics :alpha-Ionone
Natural (Organic Compliant)
Odor:  WARM, WOODY, BALSAMIC-FLORAL, VIOLET, BERRY
Natural Advantage :alpha-IONONE
natural US 21 CFR 101.22, Kosher
Flavor:  Violet-raspberry and sweet fruity
Flavor Use: Almond, Berry, Fruit, Tropical, Tea, and Tobacco Flavors. Use Level: 0.01 – 10 ppm
Penta :alpha-ionone
SAFC Global® :a-Ionone
≥90%, Kosher, FG
Odor:  berry; cherry; woody; raspberry; violet
SAFC Global® :a-Ionone
≥84%, natural, FG
Odor:  berry; cherry; woody; raspberry; violet
Takasago :alpha-Ionone Extra
≥80% as alpha-Ionone
Odor:  Warm-woody, balsamic-floral
Used in many floral accords. Gives a violet flower nuance to compositions, but is also used in rose, woody, amber, balsamic, and powdery fragrances.
Takasago :alpha-Ionone
≥70% as alpha-Ionone
Odor:  Warm-woody, balsamic-floral
Used in many floral accords. Gives a violet flower nuance to compositions, but is also used in rose, woody, amber, balsamic, and powdery fragrances.
Ungerer :alpha-Ionone Refined
Vigon :Ionone Alpha
60% (Irisone Pure)
Odor:  FLORAL ODORS, PRIMARILY OF A VIOLET CHARACTER, SOMEWHAT ON THE WOODY-FRUITY SIDE
Vigon :Ionone Alpha
90% (Irisone Alpha)
Odor:  Warm woody violet orris floral

Organoleptics :
Odor Type :floral
Odor Strength :medium ,
recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Odor Description:
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.  
sweet woody floral violet orris tropical fruity
Luebke, William tgsc, (1983)
Odor sample from :Givaudan Corporation
Substantivity :112  Hour(s)

Properties :
Appearence :colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Assay : 85.00 to 100.00 %   sum of isomers
Additional Assay Information :min 95% sum of isomers
Food Chemicals Codex Listed :Yes
Specific Gravity :0.92700 to 0.93500 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - est. : 7.714 to 7.780
Specific Gravity :0.92800 to 0.93600 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - est. : 7.731 to 7.798
Refractive Index :1.49900 to 1.50400 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point : 131.00 °C. @ 13.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point : 237.00 to 238.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure :0.00100 mm/Hg @ 20.00 °C.
Vapor Density :7 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point :> 230.00  °F.  TCC  ( > 110.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) : 3.85
Shelf Life : 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage :refrigerate in tightly sealed containers.

Safety :
Most important hazard(s) :Xi - Irritant
  R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
R 42/43 - May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
Oral Toxicity(LD50) : 
  Oral-Rat    4590.00  mg/kg

Intraperitoneal-Mouse    2277.00  mg/kg
FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series. Vol. 44A, Pg. 46, 1967.

Dermal Toxicity(LD50) : 
  Skin-Rabbit  2270.00  mg/kg

Inhalation Toxicity(LC50) : 
  Not determined
 

Safety in Use :
Category :flavor and fragrance agents
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) :270.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) :150.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class :I
 
IFRA Other Specification :<= 2% Pseudoionone
maximum skin levels for fine fragrances :
  1.0000 %   and are based on the assumption that the fragrance mixture is used at 20% in a consumer product (IFRA Use Level Survey).  (IFRA, 2002)
Recommendation for alpha-ionone fragrance usage levels up to :
  10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
use level in formulae for use in cosmetics :
  2.0100 %
Dermal Systemic Exposure in Cosmetic Products :
 0.05 mg/kg/day  (IFRA, 2002)
Recommendation for alpha-ionone flavor usage levels up to :
  50.0000 ppm in the flavor.

Safety References :
European Food Safety Athority(efsa) :Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...
msds :msds
EPI System :view
IFRA :view standard
Cancer Citations :Search
Toxicology Citations :Search
Env. Mutagen Info. Center :Search
NLM Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity :Search
Canada Domestic Sub. List :Yes
EPA Chem. Sub. Inventory : Yes
 
WGK Germany :2
 
 
 
 
(E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohex-2-enyl)but-3-en-2-one
BioActivity Analysis :92144
dtp/nci :34560
(EINECS) Number :204-841-6
Chemidplus :000127413
EPA Substance Registry Services :127-41-3
RTECS :EN0525000 for cas# 127-41-3
 
 
 
(E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)but-3-en-2-one
BioActivity Analysis :99585
dtp/nci :46137
(EINECS) Number :238-969-9
Chemidplus :014901076
EPA Substance Registry Services :14901-07-6
RTECS :EN0350000 for cas# 14901-07-6
 
 
 
(E)-4-(2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl)but-3-en-2-one
(EINECS) Number :201-223-8
Chemidplus :000079765
EPA Substance Registry Services :79-76-5
 
 
 
(3E,5E)-6,10-dimethylundeca-3,5,9-trien-2-one
(EINECS) Number :205-457-1
Chemidplus :000141106
EPA Substance Registry Services :141-10-6
RTECS :YQ2833700 for cas# 141-10-6

References :
Leffingwell :chirality
 
(E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohex-2-enyl)but-3-en-2-one
NIST Chemistry WebBook :72367325
Pubchem :173451
Flavornet :127-41-3
 
(E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)but-3-en-2-one
Pubchem :10536180
 
(E)-4-(2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl)but-3-en-2-one
NIST Chemistry WebBook :2527110002
Pubchem :203602
 
(3E,5E)-6,10-dimethylundeca-3,5,9-trien-2-one
NIST Chemistry WebBook :1341067887
Pubchem :10519911

Cosmetics :
Cosmetic Uses : perfuming agents

Other :
CosIng :cosmetic data
 C of A
FDA Everything Added to Food in the United States (EAFUS)View
Export Tariff Code :2914.23.0000
FMA :listed
RIFM :listed
VCF-Online: VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
Synonyms :
(E)-alpha-cyclocitrylidene acetone
trans-alpha-cyclocitrylidene acetone
(±)-(E)-alpha-ionone
(±)-trans-alpha-ionone
(E)-alpha-ionone
trans-alpha-ionone
(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
(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
(3E)-(±)-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-4-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one

Soluble in :
 alcohol
 dipropylene glycol
 fixed oils
 paraffin oil
 water, 24.67 mg/L @ 25C (est)

Insoluble in :
 water
 glycerin

Stability :
 acid cleaner
 alcoholic lotion
 antiperspirant
 deo stick
 detergent perborate
 fabric softener
 hard surface cleaner
 liquid detergent
 non-discoloring in most media
 shampoo
 soap

Potential Blenders :    note
 allyl amyl glycolateFR
isoamyl benzoateFL/FR
alpha-amyl cinnamaldehydeFL/FR
isoamyl salicylateFL/FR
 amyris wood oilFL/FR
 animal carbolactoneFR
para-anisyl acetateFL/FR
para-anisyl alcoholFL/FR
 atractylis absoluteFR
 bay leaf oilFL/FR
 beeswax absoluteFL/FR
 benzyl acetateFL/FR
 benzyl propionateFL/FR
 benzylidene acetoneFL
 bois de rose oil brazilFL/FR
isobutyl cinnamateFL/FR
 caraway seed oilFL/FR
 carrot seed oilFL/FR
 cassie concreteFR
 cinnamyl alcoholFL/FR
 citronellolFL/FR
 citronellyl formateFL/FR
 clary sage oil franceFL/FR
 coriander seed oilFL/FR
 costus valerolactoneFR
para-cresyl caprylateFL/FR
 currant bud absolute blackFL/FR
 cyclamen aldehydeFL/FR
 cyclohexyl ethyl alcoholFL/FR
alpha-damasconeFL/FR
beta-damasconeFL/FR
 davana oilFL/FR
gamma-decalactoneFL/FR
9-decen-1-olFL/FR
 diethyl dimethyl-2-cyclohexenoneFR
 dihydro-alpha-iononeFL/FR
 dihydrojasmoneFL/FR
 dimethyl alpha-iononeFR
 dimethyl anthranilateFL/FR
 dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetateFL/FR
 dimethyl benzyl carbinyl butyrateFL/FR
 dimethyl benzyl carbinyl isobutyrateFR
 dimethyl iononeFR
 dodecanal (aldehyde C-12 lauric)FL/FR
 ethyl cinnamateFL/FR
 ethyl myristateFL/FR
2-ethyl octine carbonateFL
 ethyl phenyl acetateFL/FR
isoeugenyl acetateFL/FR
 floral pyranolFR
 gardenia oxideFR
 geraniolFL/FR
 green acetateFR
 gurjun balsam oilFR
 heliotropyl acetoneFL/FR
(Z)-3-hexen-1-yl benzoateFL/FR
(Z)-3-hexen-1-yl salicylateFL/FR
alpha-hexyl cinnamaldehydeFL/FR
 hyacinth etherFR
 hydroxycitronellalFL/FR
alpha-ionyl acetateFR
alpha-ironeFL/FR
(Z)-leaf acetalFL/FR
 leerallFR
 linaloolFL/FR
laevo-linaloolFL/FR
 linalool oxideFL/FR
 melon nonenoateFL/FR
 methyl 2-undecynoateFL
 methyl cedryl ketoneFL/FR
 methyl cinnamateFL/FR
 methyl dihydrojasmonateFL/FR
(E)-beta-methyl iononeFL/FR
alpha-methyl iononeFL/FR
beta-isomethyl iononeFL/FR
N-methyl iononeFL/FR
pseudomethyl iononeCS
pseudo-isomethyl iononeCS
(E)-alpha-methyl ionone (44-50%)FL/FR
(E)-alpha-methyl ionone (50-60%)FL/FR
alpha-isomethyl ionone (50% min.)FL/FR
alpha-isomethyl ionone (60% min.)FL/FR
alpha-isomethyl ionone (70% min.)FL/FR
(E)-alpha-methyl ionone (74-80%)FL/FR
alpha-isomethyl ionone (80% min.)FL/FR
alpha-isomethyl ionone (90% min.)FL/FR
 methyl isoeugenolFL/FR
 muguet carboxaldehydeFR
 muguet octadienolFR
 myristyl alcoholFL/FR
 myrtenyl isobutyrate 
beta-naphthyl ethyl etherFL/FR
 nerolFL/FR
 nerolidolFL/FR
 nonanal (aldehyde C-9)FL/FR
 nonanolFL/FR
 ocean propanalFL/FR
 orrisFR
 orris butenoneFR
 orris capronateFL/FR
 orris pyridine 25% ipmFR
 orris root absoluteFL/FR
 orris root concreteFL/FR
 patchouli ethanoneFR
 patchouli oilFL/FR
 peony alcoholFR
 phenethyl acetateFL/FR
 phenethyl alcoholFL/FR
 phenethyl anthranilateFL/FR
 phenethyl phenyl acetateFL/FR
 phenyl acetaldehyde dimethyl acetalFL/FR
3-phenyl propionaldehydeFL/FR
3-phenyl propyl alcoholFL/FR
 raspberry ketoneFL/FR
 raspberry ketone acetateFL/FR
 raspberry ketone methyl etherFL/FR
 rhodinolFL/FR
 rose butanoateFL/FR
 santallFR
 strawberry glycidate 1 (aldehyde C-16)FL/FR
 styralyl acetateFL/FR
alpha-terpineolFL/FR
 tetrahydrofurfuryl propionateFL
 tetrahydroionolFR
 tetrahydrolinaloolFL/FR
 tobacco dodecaneFR
 tonka bean absoluteFR
gamma-undecalactone (aldehyde C-14)FL/FR
10-undecen-1-al (aldehyde C-11 undecylenic)FL/FR
 vanilla absolute 100%FL/FR
 verymossFR
 violet decenolFR
 violet dienyneFR
 violet flower absoluteFL/FR
 violet leaf absoluteFL/FR
 violet leaf concreteFR
 violet methyl carbonateFR
 violet nitrileFR
 violet propanolFR
 watermelon ketoneFR
 woody acetateFR
 woody amyleneFR

Potential Uses :
 abroniaFR
 acacia cassie farnesianaFR
 aimant 
 almondFR
 amberFR
 ambrene 
 angel 
 apple blossomFR
 apricotFR
 azaleaFR
 balsamFR
 bananaFR
 bergamotFR
 berryFR
 blackberryFR
 blueberryFR
 boroniaFR
 cassis black currant budFL/FR
 cedarFR
 chanel #5 
 cherryFR
 cherry blackFR
 cherry blossomFR
 christmas blendsFR
 citrusFR
 crabapple blossomFR
 currantFR
 emeraude 
 fir 
 fixer 
 floralFR
 florida breeze 
 gardeniaFR
 genet genista broomFR
 grapeFR
 hibiscusFR
 honey mielFR
 hugonia 
 hyacinth jacintheFR
 jasminFR
 l'heure bleue 
 l'origan 
 leaf 
 lemonFR
 lilyFR
 linden blossom limeflower tilleulFR
 loganberry dewberryFR
 lotusFR
 meadow countryFR
 muguet lily of the valleyFR
 mulberryFR
 muskFR
 opoponaxFL/FR
 orientalFR
 orris irisFR
 papayaFR
 paris 
 passion fruitFR
 pineFR
 plumFR
 poppy redFR
 powderFR
 raspberryFR
 roseFR
 rose redFR
 rose tea roseFR
 rose whiteFR
 sandalwoodFR
 scandal 
 strawberryFR
 sweet peaFR
 tabu 
 tide 
 tropicalFL
 tuberoseFR
 valerianFL/FR
 violetFR
 wallflowerFR
 woodyFR
 ylang ylangFR

Natural Occurrence in :    note
 acacia farnesiana S
 almond roasted almond  
 blackberry  
 brandy grape brandy  
 carrot S
data pagechampaca concrete @ 0.03% S
 currant black currant  
 raspberry  
 rum  
 sphaeranthus indicus l. S
 tea  
 tobacco burley tobacco  
 whiskey  
 wine  



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