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Ionone C13H20O |
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Obtention |
Cetone. Composed of two alpha- and beta- Ionone isomers. Also exists in a natural state in rose tea, freesia, osmanthus. |
Fabrication |
Ionones were first obtained in 1893 by Tiemann and Krüger as a by-product of the synthesis of Irone, the odoriferous component of violet.
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Aspect |
pale yellow liquid
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Odor |
violet, tea, dried apricot
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Applications |
> Perfumes : floral odor of violet or tea.
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