Description: 5-METHYL-ALPHA-IONONE — PERFUMING.
All Functions: PERFUMING
Quick Facts:
- Category: fragrance
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🧪 5-METHYL-ALPHA-IONONE
5-METHYL-ALPHA-IONONE
CAS Number: 79-69-6
Also Known As: —
Category: fragrance
EC Number: 201-219-6
Korean Name: 5-메틸-알파-아이오논
cis-4-(2,5,6,6-Tetramethylcyclohex-2-enyl)but-3-en-2-one; 6-Methylionone; 6-Methyl-alpha-ionone; cis-(2,6)-cis-(2(1),2(2))-alpha-Irone; alpha-Irone
5-METHYL-ALPHA-IONONE is a fragrance ingredient used in skincare formulations.
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