Description

Dimethyl Ionone is a high-purity synthetic fragrance compound renowned for its powerful, woody, and floral aroma reminiscent of violets and iris. It serves as a versatile and cost-effective building block for perfumers, providing excellent stability and tenacity in complex fragrance formulations. This material is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and personal care industries seeking to create sophisticated scent profiles for fine perfumery, cosmetics, soaps, and household products.

Application

• Fine Fragrance: A key ingredient in perfumes, eau de toilettes, and colognes, imparting elegant floral-woody notes.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in scented lotions, creams, shampoos, conditioners, and deodorants for its stable and long-lasting aroma.
• Soap & Detergent Fragrancing: Provides a stable scent profile in alkaline environments for bar soaps, laundry detergents, and fabric softeners.
• Household & Air Care Products: Incorporated into air fresheners, candles, and cleaning products for a fresh, floral character.
• Flavoring Agent: Employed in trace amounts to impart subtle floral notes to certain food and beverage products, where regulations permit.
• Industrial Aromatics: Used in technical applications where a consistent and masking fragrance is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl Ionone
CAS No.	68555-94-2
Molecular Formula	C14H24O
Molecular Weight	208.34 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methylionone; 6-Methyl-α-ionone; 4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one; δ-Methyl ionone; Isomethyl ionone; Methyl γ-ionone; Trade names may vary (e.g., Isoraldeine, Raldeine)
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Quality Control

Our Dimethyl Ionone is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and meets the stringent requirements of the fragrance and flavor industries. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including GC, IR, and refractive index determination. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical constants is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic floral, woody, violet-like
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.498 - 1.504
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.928 - 0.935
Solubility	Miscible with alcohols, oils; insoluble in water

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