Description
Methyl-P-ionone has an odor similar to P-ionone with a Bulgarian
leather note. May be prepared by condensation of citral with
methyl ethyl ketone (see α-isomethylionone); it is usually present
in low levels (6 - 7%) in commercial products.
Chemical Properties
Methyl-β-ionone has an odor similar to β-ionone with a leather note
Preparation
By condensation of citral with methyl ethyl ketone (see α-isomethylionone); it is usually present in low levels (6 to 7%) in
commercial products
Definition
ChEBI: 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1-penten-3-one is a monoterpene.
