Description

Dihydromethyl-α-Ionone CAS NO 68084-50-4 is a synthetic fragrance compound belonging to the ionone family, prized for its woody, floral, and slightly fruity aroma profile. It serves as a versatile and cost-effective building block for creating complex, long-lasting scent accords in fine perfumery. This material is essential for fragrance houses and manufacturers of personal care products, home care items, and fine fragrances seeking to impart sophisticated, naturalistic woody notes.

Application

• Fine Fragrances: A key component in creating woody, floral, and amber bases for perfumes, eau de toilettes, and colognes.
• Personal Care Products: Used in scented lotions, soaps, shampoos, and deodorants to provide a stable, appealing background note.
• Home & Laundry Care: Incorporated into fabric softeners, detergents, and air fresheners for a clean, sophisticated scent profile.
• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Blending: Acts as a valuable intermediate for perfumers to craft custom aroma chemicals and complex fragrance compositions.
• Cosmetic & Toiletry Products: Employed in formulations for creams, talcum powders, and other cosmetic items requiring a stable, pleasant fragrance.
• Industrial & Functional Perfumery: Used to mask base odors in industrial products, coatings, and cleaning agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dihydromethyl-α-Ionone
CAS No.	68084-50-4
Molecular Formula	C14H24O
Molecular Weight	208.34 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Methyl dihydroionone; 4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one (hydrogenated derivative); Dihydro-α-methylionone; 5-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-4-penten-3-one (related); Methyl Dihydroionone; Tetrahydro Methyl Ionone; Timberone (trade name related); Woody Ionone
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Quality Control

Our Dihydromethyl-α-Ionone is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for fragrance applications. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including gas chromatography (GC) and organoleptic evaluation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and physical constants is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain fragrance integrity. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic woody, floral ionone odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.485 - 1.495
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.915 - 0.925

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.