.beta.-Irone

At a glance

A rare and costly ketone extracted from aged orris (iris) root, giving a soft, powdery, woody-violet scent; one of the most prized and expensive natural aroma materials.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
79-70-9
Profile
woody, iris, powdery
IFRA status
Restricted -- max 0.084% in Category 4
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01