alpha-Ionol

At a glance

A woody-violet alcohol related to the ionone family, giving a soft, powdery violet-woody nuance used to round out iris and violet accords. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
lab-created
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
25312-34-9
Profile
floral, woody, slightly fruity
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01