| IONONE | ||
| Product Name: | Ionone | |
| Formula: | C13 H20 O | |
| Molecular Weight: | 192.3 | |
| Occurence: | Found in olis of flowers of Boronia megastigma, in violet moss and in oils of root. | |
| Odour: | Floral odour, Primarily of a violet character. | |
| Color & Appearance: | Light yellow to almost colourless liquid. | |
| Stability & Discoloration: | Stable, not known to cause discoloration. | |
| Refractive Index at 20 deg. C | 1.497 - 1.501 | |
| Specific Gravity at 25 deg. C | - | |
| Solubility: | Clearly soluble in 3 parts of 70% alcohol. | |
| Acid Value: | - | |
| Purity: |
By chemical method:
- By GLC method: Min. 95% ( Ratio of Alpha to Beta Isomer is 80 : 20 by GLC). |
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| Melting point/ Congealing pt: | - | |
| Boiling point: | - | |
| Flash point: | TTC above 212 deg. F | |
| Others: | - | |
| Uses: | Ionones are extensively used in violet compounds in very large amounts. as well as in floral bouquets. It is used in Pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis. Ionone is an almost colourless product. | |
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