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Ionone


 

Ionone or 4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-Buten-2-one or cyclocitrylideneacetone or irisone C13H20O is a chemical substance and part of the terpene family. Ionone is a aroma compound. It is a pale yellow liquid with a woody, dry, fruity, raspberry and violet smell. It is a raw material for the production of retinol

Related Topics:
Chemical substance - Terpene - Aroma compound - Retinol

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Beta ionone (left) has a less pronounced odor than alpha ionone (right).

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