| Molecular Formula | C13H20O |
| Molar Mass | 192.3 |
| Density | 0.90 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | <25 °C |
| Boling Point | 114-116 °C2 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 84℃ |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.53 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemical properties light yellow oily liquid. Boiling point 167-168 ℃/3.12kPa, relative density 0.8984, refractive index 1.5335. |
| Use | Uses intermediates for vitamin A. Fragrance Ingredients and flavoring agents. |
| Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| Raw Materials | Calcium hypochlorite LIMONIN(SH) |
| Downstream Products | alpha-Ionone ALPHA-ISO-METHYLIONONE β-Lonone |
It can be made from citric acid and acetone. The product with lower purity can be prepared by treating lemon grass and acetone with bleaching powder, cobalt nitrate and ethanol.
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS number | YQ2833700 |
| FEMA | 4299 | PSEUDOIONONE |
| flash point | 84℃ |
| JECFA Number | 2187 |
| BRN | 1722925 |
| InChIKey | JXJIQCXXJGRKRJ-KOOBJXAQSA-N |
| EPA chemical information | Pseudoionone (141-10-6) |