Dihydro-alpha-ionone

At a glance

A woody-violet ketone related to alpha-ionone, giving a softer, smoother woody-violet character with less sharpness, used to round out iris and orris-type accords.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
31499-72-6
Profile
floral, woody, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01