3-Buten-2-one, 4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-6-methylenecyclohexyl)-

At a glance

Synthetic gamma‑irone, a ketone with a bulky cyclohexylidene group, imparts a sweet, floral‑violet, slightly woody scent and is used as a fragrance ingredient and fixative.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic (not found in nature)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
irone (ketone)
CAS number
79-68-5
IFRA status
Restricted -- max 0.084% in Category 4
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01