Alpha-Ionol, a fragrance compound, offers a warm, woody, and slightly floral aroma. It is closely associated with the scent of violets and is used to add a natural and comforting woody-floral note to fragrances.
Predominantly used to impart a violet-like, woody-floral character to perfumes, contributing to both the heart and base notes for a lingering, comforting aroma.
IUPAC Name: (E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-olCAS Number: 25312-34-9
Molecular Formula: C13H22O
Molecular Weight: 194.31 g/mol
Class: Alcohol
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: alpha-Ionol 2: alpha-lonol 3: (E)-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-ol 4: FEMA No. 3624 5: 4,7-Megastigmadien-9-ol 6: .alpha.-Ionol 7: 472-78-6 8: 4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-ol
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.
1: Woody, Floral, Violet
2: Floral, Woody, Violet
3: Violet, Vetiver
4: |Floral|Woody|Violet|Rose|