Is Alpha-Methylionone vegan?

Alpha-Methylionone

Vegan

Alpha-Methylionone (also known as alpha-isomethyl ionone) is a synthetic fragrance compound with a flowery, violet-like odor, widely used in perfumes and cosmetic products.

Also known as (R-(E))-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)pent-1-en-3-one; alpha-Cetone; alpha-Methylionone; Methyl-alpha-ionone; alpha-Cyclocitrylidenebutanone; alpha-Cyclocitrylidenemethyl ethyl ketone; homo-alpha-ionone, alpha-Cetone, alpha-Cyclocitrylidenebutanone, alpha-Cyclocitrylidenemethyl ethyl ketone, homo-alpha-ionone, Methyl-alpha-ionone
INCI name Alpha-Methylionone
CAS number 127-51-5
EC number 204-842-1
CosIng ID 41315
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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