91036

β-Ionone

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): 4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₃H₂₀O
• CAS Number: 79-77-6
• Molecular Weight: 192.30
• EC Number: 201-224-3
• UNSPSC Code: 77101502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329769996
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• assay: ≥97.0% (GC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat

Description

General description

β-Ionone, an end ring analog of β-carotene, is a volatile carotenoid that contributes to the fragrance in many flowers, including petunia (Petunia hybrida).

Application

β-Ionone may be used as a reference standard in the determination of β-ionone in wine using solid-phase extraction followed by gas chromatography with mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS09
• hcodes: H411
• pcodes: P273 - P391 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2
• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: 258.8 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 126 °C - closed cup