Methyl Ionone Gamma Pure TOCO (I)

Velvet Orris, Violet Woods & Powdered Elegance

Methyl Ionone Gamma Pure TOCO by IFF is a refined, high-impact perfumery material with the unmistakable signature of violet, orris and soft woods.

Elegant, powdery and beautifully diffusive, it brings a smooth floral-woody radiance to compositions while adding depth, texture and long-lasting sophistication.

Its character opens with a graceful violet-floral impression, quickly revealing the luxurious softness of orris: powdery, cosmetic, slightly rooty and delicately sweet.

Beneath this floral veil sits a warm woody body, touched with subtle tobacco-like nuance, giving the material a polished, grown-up richness rather than a simple floral sweetness.

Compared with more generic methyl ionone grades, this IFF material feels especially composed and professional: smooth, balanced and highly usable across fine fragrance, floral bases, woody accords, cosmetic powder notes, leather facets and modern amber structures.

Olfactive Profile

Violet & Orris – soft floral elegance with a powdery iris-like heart
Woody & Smooth – polished, warm and quietly persistent
Powdery & Cosmetic – refined, velvety and skin-like
Tobacco Nuance – subtle depth and grown-up warmth
Diffusive & Long-Lasting – excellent performance through the body and drydown

Methyl Ionone Gamma Pure TOCO is particularly valuable where a composition needs elegance without heaviness.

It can soften sharp florals, round woody materials, support violet and iris accords, lend polish to leather notes, and add a luxurious powdery trail to both classic and contemporary blends.

Use it to create the impression of silk, suede, violet petals and polished wood: a quiet luxury material with the power to make a formula feel smoother, more expensive and more complete.

In summary: A premium IFF methyl ionone grade with a luxurious violet, orris and soft woody profile. Powdery, diffusive and long-lasting, Methyl Ionone Gamma Pure TOCO brings smooth floral elegance, tobacco-like depth and polished woody warmth to fine fragrance, violet, iris, leather, amber and cosmetic powder accords.

Product specification.

CAS No: 1335-46-2
Odour Description (decreasing): Woody, Tobacco, Floral, Orris, Violet, Powdery
Odour Strength: Medium (recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less)
Usage: Effective from the smallest traces, through to 30%
Substantivity: 124 hour(s) at 100%
Solvent: None
Synonyms: Meth Ionone Gamma A Tocopherol, Methyl Ionone Gamma, Methyl Ionone Gamma Pure, Methyl Ionone Gamma A, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Iso Alpha Methyl Ionone, Gamma Methyl Ionone
Name: 3-methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one
Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₂O
IFRA: Usage must be assessed according to the current IFRA certificate and the applicable category limits for the intended finished product.

Signal word: Warning

Contains:

• 3-methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one, 1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one, 3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol. May produce an allergic reaction.

Hazard statements:

• H315 Causes skin irritation.
• H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
• H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements:

• P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
• P273 Avoid release to the environment.
• P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing.
• P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
• P332+313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
• P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations.

Professional/Industrial use only.