a-Ionone

CAS: 127-41-3

Ref. 3D-FI24634

Product Information

• Name: a-Ionone
• Synonyms: (3E)-4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)3-buten-2-one(5E)-Ionone(E)-4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: α-Ionone is a natural compound that belongs to the class of carotenoids. It has been shown to have anti-angiogenic effects and inhibit the proliferation of cancerous cells, such as cervical cancer cells. α-Ionone also inhibits the growth of HL60 cells in vitro and has shown an anti-tumor effect on human leukemia cells. This compound also has odorant binding properties which may be due to its hydroxyl group. α-Ionone can be found in various plants, such as kidney beans and some other legumes, where it is produced by the enzymatic conversion of zeranol. It can also be synthesized from dehydrocostus lactone, sodium citrate, and anhydrous sodium fatty acid.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 192.3 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₃H₂₀O
• Purity: 90%Min
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H20O/c1-10-6-5-9-13(3,4)12(10)8-7-11(2)14/h6-8,12H,5,9H2,1-4H3/b8-7+
• InChI key: InChIKey=UZFLPKAIBPNNCA-BQYQJAHWSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)/C=C/C1C(C)=CCCC1(C)C