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| English Name | Beta - ionone Natural |
| CAS RN | 14901-07-6 |
| EINECS No | 238-969-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C13H20O |
| Molecular Weight | 192.3 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a violet flower aroma upon dilution, with a more prominent woody note.Density (g/mL, 25/4℃): 0.945Relative Density (20℃, 4℃): 0.9461Melting Point: -35℃Boiling Point (at atmospheric pressure): 126~128℃ (1.6 kPa)Refractive Index (n20, ambient temperature): 1.5200Refractive Index (n20D): 1.52Flash Point: >110℃ |
| Uses | β-Ionone (Natural) has a wide range of industrial applications and is a quite important pharmaceutical intermediate. It is a key raw material for the synthesis of vitamin A, vitamin E, β-carotene, carotenoids, retinoic acid, phytol and other compounds. |