Beta-Ionone

Description

1. Product Overview

Beta-Ionone is a high-purity aromatic ketone (C₁₃H₂₀O) recognized globally as an essential intermediate for vitamin A, fragrance, and flavor synthesis. Its primary industrial use lies in the production of retinoids, floral-type perfume compounds, and as a chiral building block for specialty chemicals. The key value proposition is its exceptional olfactory profile (violet-woody) combined with high thermal stability, enabling downstream manufacturers to achieve batch-to-batch consistency at scale. Strategically, reliable access to Beta-Ionone is critical for supply chains in personal care, food flavoring, and pharmaceutical intermediates—where substitute molecules often fail to match its yield efficiency or regulatory acceptance.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Beta-Ionone (C₁₃H₂₀O); CAS 79-77-6; molecular weight 192.30 g/mol

• Purity grade: Industrial / Fragrance grade ≥96% (GC); Pharmaceutical intermediate grade ≥98% available upon request

• Physical characteristics: Pale yellow to colorless liquid; characteristic violet-woody odor; refractive index (n²⁰/D) 1.519–1.521; specific gravity 0.941–0.947 at 25°C

• Solubility: Insoluble in water; miscible with ethanol, isopropanol, and most organic solvents

• Packaging options: 25 kg HDPE drums, 200 kg UN-approved steel drums, 1,000 kg IBC totes, and bulk ISO tank containers

• Shelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original sealed containers under nitrogen blanket, protected from light and heat (storage ≤30°C)

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Flavors & Fragrances (primary industry): Used as the signature violet note in fine perfumery, soaps, detergents, and cosmetics. Outperforms natural violet extracts due to consistent odor intensity and lower allergen profile.

• Vitamin A synthesis (pharmaceutical intermediates): Serves as the starting material for retinoid production. Preferred over alternative terpenes because of higher cyclization yield (≥85% vs. ≤70% for ionone analogs), directly reducing API manufacturing costs.

• Food flavoring (FEMA 2595): Added to berry, grape, and tea flavor formulations at 0.1–10 ppm. Its heat stability (up to 200°C) makes it superior to many natural fruit extracts in baked goods and extrusion processes.

• Agrochemical intermediates: Used in certain insect attractant formulations. Operational advantage: non-polar nature allows easy incorporation into oil-based bait matrices.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2015 certified production; each batch certified by GC-FID with certificate of analysis (CoA) provided. Residual solvent profile complies with ICH Q3C.

• Supply reliability: Dual-sourced manufacturing (Europe & Asia) with 500 MT annual dedicated capacity. Safety stock held in three regional warehouses (Americas, EMEA, APAC).

• Logistics capability: Dangerous goods (UN 3082, Class 9) shipping expertise; temperature-controlled container options for tropical routes.

• Price competitiveness: Direct-from-producer pricing eliminates distributor markups; volume discounts for ≥16 MT contract orders.

• Sustainability: Production process uses renewable turpentine-derived precursors; no animal testing; VOC emissions comply with EU EcoLabel standards.

• Technical support: Full regulatory dossier (TDS, MSDS, REACH, TSCA, Kosher, Halal) available. Dedicated application lab for formulation troubleshooting.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 1 MT (metric ton) for drum/IBC; 20 MT for bulk ISO tank

• Bulk 20 MT loading capacity: One 20-ft ISO tank container = net weight 20–21 MT (depending on temperature at filling)

• Standard packaging for MOQ: 200 kg steel drums × 80 drums per 20-ft container = 16 MT (drum option); IBC totes (1,000 kg each) = 20 IBCs per 20-ft container = 20 MT

• Lead time: 15 days ex-works for MOQ; 30 days for bulk tank orders

• Incoterms offered: EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP

• Payment terms: Letter of Credit (L/C at sight) or T/T advance for first order; net 30 days after credit approval for qualified buyers