Floral, Orris, Fruity, Berry, Woody. Beta Ionone has a particularly intense freesia character. The volume of Beta Ionone is emphasized by a fruity, somewhat raspberry-like background.
| Alt Name | 3-buten-2-one, 4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)- |
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| Category | Aromatic Compound |
| IUPAC Name | (E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one |
| CAS Number | 14901-07-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 192.3 g/mol |
| Canonical SMILES | CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=O)C |
| Odor Family | Floral |
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| Odor Strength | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Odor Description | Beeswax, Berry, Floral, Fruity, Green, Sweet, Tropical, Woody |
| Usage Level | 15% in the fragrance concentrate |
| Substantivity | 112 hours at 100% |
| Appearance | Pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
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| Specific Gravity | 0.939 to 0.947 @ 25 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon | 7.813 to 7.88 |
| Refractive Index | 1.517 to 1.522 @ 20 °C. |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.017 mmHg @ 25 °C. (est) |
| Boiling Point | 126 to 128 °C. @ 12 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | > 200 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. ) |
| XLogP | 2.9 |
| Shelf Life | 24 months if stored properly |
| Storage | Refrigerate in tightly sealed containers. |
| Category | Flavor and fragrance agents |
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| Critical Effect | Sensitization |
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| Hazard Statement | H302 - Harmful if swallowed H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects |
| Europe Standard Hazard | N - Dangerous for the environment Xi - Irritant |
| Precautionary Statement | P264 - Wash … thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P273 - Avoid release to the environment P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…/if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
| R-phrases | R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment |
| S-phrases | S02 - Keep out of the reach of children S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet |