Iris germanica CO2 extract

At a glance

Iris germanica CO2 extract is obtained from the rhizomes of the German iris by supercritical CO₂, delivering a powdery, violet‑like, woody‑earthy scent rich in irones, prized as a fixative in fine perfumery.

One of several trade forms of Iris catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Root
Extraction
CO2 extraction
Chemical family
Irone (ionone) ketones
CAS number
1048028-77-8
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01