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alpha-Irone

SKU 90036711 CAS 79-69-6 Available on enquiry

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Alpha-Irone is a fragrant organic compound primarily used as a key aromatic ingredient in the fragrance and flavor industries. It is identified by CAS number 79-69-6 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies alpha-Irone from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90036711
CAS Number: 79-69-6
IUPAC Name: (E)-4-(2,5,6,6-tetramethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one
EC Number: 201-219-6
Exact Mass: 206.1671
SMILES: CC1CC=C(C(C1(C)C)/C=C/C(=O)C)C
InChIKey: JZQOJFLIJNRDHK-CMDGGOBGSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C14H22O/c1-10-6-7-11(2)14(4,5)13(10)9-8-12(3)15/h6,8-9,11,13H,7H2,1-5H3/b9-8+
PubChem CID: 5371002

Synonyms

(3E)-4-(2,5,6,6-tetramethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one
4-(2,5,6,6-Tetramethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one
4-(2,5,6,6-tetramethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one
4-(2,5,6,6-Tetramethylcyclohex-2-enyl)but-3-en-2-one
6-Methyl-alpha-ionone
6-Methylionone
alpha-Iron
FEMA No. 2597
Irone
Methyl alpha-ionone

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Boiling Point: 110 to 112 °C at 3 mmHg

Source: PubChem CID 5371002 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))

Frequently asked questions

What is alpha-Irone used for?

Alpha-Irone is primarily used as a fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent due to its characteristic violet-like aroma.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of alpha-Irone?

The chemical formula for alpha-Irone is C14H22O and it has a molecular weight of 206.32 g/mol.

How should alpha-Irone be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, ideally protected from light and air to maintain its stability.

What grade of alpha-Irone is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity specifications and grade availability for this product.

Can Molekula supply alpha-Irone in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply alpha-Irone in various quantities, ranging from research-scale amounts to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full traceability and compliance.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.