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beta-Ionone, 96%
CAS: 79-77-6 | C13H20O | 192.302 g/mol
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Catalog number A13400.36
also known as A13400-36
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS79-77-6
IUPAC Name(3E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one
Molecular FormulaC13H20O
InChI KeyPSQYTAPXSHCGMF-BQYQJAHWSA-N
SMILESCC(=O)C=CC1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetRefractive Index1.5175-1.5235 @ 20?C
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to yellow
FormLiquid
Assay (GC)≥95.0%
It is an important fragrance chemical used in perfumery. The combination of α-ionone and β-ionone is characteristic of the scent of violets and used with other components in flavoring to recreate their scent.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
It is an important fragrance chemical used in perfumery. The combination of α-ionone and β-ionone is characteristic of the scent of violets and used with other components in flavoring to recreate their scent.
Solubility
Soluble in water (0.11 mg/mI at 20°C).
Notes
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed container. Store away from oxidizing agent.
It is an important fragrance chemical used in perfumery. The combination of α-ionone and β-ionone is characteristic of the scent of violets and used with other components in flavoring to recreate their scent.
Solubility
Soluble in water (0.11 mg/mI at 20°C).
Notes
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed container. Store away from oxidizing agent.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Jinming Zhou; Guoyan Geng; Qingwen Shi; Francoise Sauriol; Jian Hui Wu. Design and synthesis of androgen receptor antagonists with bulky side chains for overcoming antiandrogen resistance. Journal of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. 2009, 52 (17), 5546-5550.
- Sivakumar Sekharan; Ahmet Altun; Keiji Morokuma. QM/MM study of dehydro and dihydro β-ionone retinal analogues in squid and bovine rhodopsins: implications for vision in salamander rhodopsin. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2010, 132 (45), 15856-15859.