Methyl Ionone Aroma Chemical | Violet & Orris Note

Product Name

Methyl Ionone

CAS No.: 1335-46-2*

🟢 Difficulty: Intermediate

⏳ Lasting: High

🌸 Note: Heart / Base

*Methyl Ionone is a family of closely related isomers, so the CAS number can vary according to the specific isomer or commercial grade. IFF lists several Methyl Ionone variants, including Alpha Extra, Beta Coeur and Gamma Coeur.

Description

Methyl Ionone is a classic fragrance material known for its elegant violet, orris and woody character, with soft powdery and slightly sweet facets. Different isomers can vary in emphasis, but the material family is broadly associated with violet-like floral notes supported by woody, powdery and sometimes tobacco nuances.

In perfumery, Methyl Ionone is an important building block for violet, orris, floral, woody and oriental compositions. It provides body and smoothness while helping connect floral notes with deeper woody and powdery elements. Its versatility makes it useful in fine fragrances as well as soaps, detergents and other fragranced products. IFF describes its Gamma variants as having strong top and body-note performance with woody, tobacco, orris and violet facets.

Odor Profile

• Violet-like

• Orris

• Powdery

• Woody

• Floral

• Softly sweet

• Tobacco-like

• Warm

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.10–0.50%

• General use: 0.50–5.00%

• High-impact accords: 5.00–15.00%

These are formulation guidelines for perfumers and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Alpha-Ionone

• Beta-Ionone

• Orris materials

• Violet Leaf materials

• Hedione

• Linalool

• Phenethyl Alcohol

• Rose materials

• Benzyl Salicylate

• Sandalwood materials

• Patchouli

• Vanillin

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Soap

• Body Care

• Candles

• Home Fragrance

• Detergents

• Violet Accords

• Orris Accords

• Woody Floral Fragrances

• Oriental Fragrances

Perfumers' Tip

Methyl Ionone is particularly effective for creating a smooth, elegant violet-orris heart with woody depth. Combine it with Alpha- or Beta-Ionone for a more dimensional violet effect, or pair it with sandalwood, patchouli and soft musks for a richer base. Small additions can also give floral compositions a sophisticated powdery character. Always check the current regulatory requirements for the specific Methyl Ionone grade being used.