Methylionone

At a glance

A powdery, violet-woody synthetic from the ionone family, one of the most widely used materials for iris and 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
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
laboratory production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
1335-94-0
Profile
floral, woody, violet-like
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Methyl ionone, mixed isomers", CAS 1335-94-0)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26