Methyl ionone (mixture of isomers)

At a glance

A blend of methylionone isomers giving a soft, powdery violet-woody character, one of the most widely used i It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
1335-46-2
Profile
floral, woody, violet-like
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Methyl ionone, mixed isomers", CAS 1335-46-2)
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-08-26