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Is 5-Methyl-beta-Ionone vegan?

5-Methyl-beta-Ionone

Vegan

A synthetic fragrance compound related to the ionone family, used to impart woody-floral notes; also known as beta-Irone.

Also known as 4-(2,5,6,6-Tetramethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one, 4-(2,5,6,6-Tetramethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; beta-Irone, beta-Irone
INCI name 5-Methyl-beta-Ionone
CAS number 79-70-9
EC number 201-220-1
CosIng ID 41313
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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