C9H12O2
152.19 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning
Ketoisophorone
CAS1125-21-9EC214-406-2
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Saffron aroma and flavor precursor
Ketoisophorone is a chemical compound recognized as a precursor to the aroma and flavor of saffron, which is derived from the Crocus sativus flower. It is used primarily in the flavor and fragrance industry.
Flavor and fragrance ingredientSaffron aroma precursor
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CAS 1125-21-9
Related Compounds
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione
InChIKey
AYJXHIDNNLJQDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC(=O)CC(C1=O)(C)C
Synonyms (27)
- TMEC-E-D
- 4-Ketoisophorone
- 4-Oxo-alpha-isophorone
- 4-Oxoisophorone
- 6-Oxoisophorone
- FEMA 3421
- Ketoisophorone
- Oxoisophorone
- Oxopholone
- Oxophorone
- ketoisophorene