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ALLYL ALPHA-IONONE

1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1,6-heptadien-3-one is a sesquiterpenoid.

Molecular structure

Definition

1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1,6-heptadien-3-one is a sesquiterpenoid.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 8IP66F9ODG · registered name ALLYL .ALPHA.-IONONE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

ALLYL ALPHA-IONONEINCI1,6-Heptadien-3-one, 1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
79-78-7
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
201-225-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID4047591
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID20809638
IUPAC
1-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)hepta-1,6-dien-3-one
Molecular formula
C16H24O
Molecular weight
232.367 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Solid · colourless to yellow liquid with a fruity, woody odour
Boiling point
265 °C
Melting point
< 25 °C
Solubility
soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water · 1 ml in 1 ml 90% alcohol, 1 ml in 8 ml 70% alcohol (in ethanol)
Density
0.926-0.935

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 5 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Fragrance3
  • Flavouring and nutrient2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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