dimethyl ionone

General Material Information

Preferred name	dimethyl ionone
Trivial Name	2-Methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one
Short Description	velvetone (Bedoukian)
Formula	C15 H24 O
CAS Number	68555-94-2
ECHA Number	271-463-6
FDA UNII	7FHT56106E
xLogP3-AA	4.10 (est)
NMR Predictor	External link
Synonyms	2-methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethyl cyclohexen-1-yl) pent-1-en-3-one (E)-2-methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohex-3-enyl)pent-1-en-3-one (E)-2-methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one 2-methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one 4-methyl-homo-alpha-ionone 1-penten-3-one, 2-methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexenyl)- velvetone (Bedoukian) (E)-2-methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohex-3-enyl)pent-1-en-3-one 1-Penten-3-one, 2-methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)- 1-Penten-3-one, 2-methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexenyl)- 2-Methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one

(IUPAC):	Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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Export Tariff Code:	2914.23.0000
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Bedoukian Research	BOC Sciences
Liaison Carbone	Penta International
Bedoukian Research, Inc.	Penta International Corporation

Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Molecular weight	220.35548400879
Specific gravity	@ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon	7.655 to 7.739
Refractive Index	1.495 to 1.505 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point	244 to 245°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure	0.001 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density	1
Flash Point TCC Value	104.44 °C TCC
logP (o/w)	4.918 est
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water, 1.236 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)	Yes
water	No

Odor Type: Powdery
woody, orris, violet, berry, powdery
Odor strength	medium
Substantivity	> 48 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1988)	At 100.00 %. woody orris violet berry powdery
More floral than gamma-methyl ionone. Diffusive orris character is less woody. Excellent performer in all product types.	Powdery, woody, wonderful orris-violet

Applications	fragrance agents
Odor purposes	Incense, Orris, Powder, Violet, Woody

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.

Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Category:
fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
IFRA Other Specification:
Recommendation for dimethyl ionone usage levels up to:
	1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.

Recommendation for dimethyl ionone flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):68555-94-2

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :6437469

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

(E)-2-methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohex-3-enyl)pent-1-en-3-one

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