C13H20O
192.3 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning
3-Buten-2-one, 4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-
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Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Fragrance and flavoring ingredient
Beta-ionone is a colorless to light yellow liquid with an odor of cedar wood; in very dilute alcoholic solution, its odor resembles violets. It is widely used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient, as well as a key intermediate in the synthesis of vitamins A, E, and K.
Fragrance ingredient in perfumeryFlavoring agent in beverages, baked goods, and candiesIntermediate in the synthesis of vitamins A, E, and K
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Safety Reference
Warning
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H401Toxic to aquatic life
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one
InChIKey
PSQYTAPXSHCGMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=O)C
Synonyms (11)
- ??-lonone
- EC-Lonone
- Ionone Impurity 11
- beta-Jonone