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W259500

β-Ionone

predominantly trans, ≥97%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H20O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
192.30
FEMA Number:
2595
Council of Europe no.:
142
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
7.008
NACRES:
NA.21
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1909544
MDL number:
Organoleptic:
berry; woody; floral; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.52 (lit.)

bp

126-128 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.945 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

berry; woody; floral; sweet

SMILES string

CC(=O)\C=C\C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C

InChI

1S/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+

InChI key

PSQYTAPXSHCGMF-BQYQJAHWSA-N

General description

β-Ionone is one of the main volatile compounds identified in green tea and tomatoes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 1-20 ppm


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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter



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Enzymatic modification of tomato homogenate and its effect on volatile flavor compounds.
Yilmaz E, et al.
Journal of Food Science, 67(6), 2122-2125 (2002)
Further Investigation of Flavor Constituents in Manufactured Green Tea
Yamanishi T, et al.
Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, 34(4), 599-608 (1970)
Selvamani Asokkumar et al.
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