Pseudo-ionone can be prepared from citric acid and acetone. The product with lower purity can be obtained by treating with lemongrass and acetone, bleaching powder, cobalt nitrate and ethanol.
Pale-yellow liquid.Soluble in alcohol and
ether. Combustible.
Yellow.to.dark.clear.oily.liquid;.sweet,waxy,citrus,floral,balsamic,.dry,dusty,powdery,spicy.aroma.
Not.reported.found.in.nature.
ChEBI: A terpene ketone derived from ring cleavage of the apo carotenoid beta-ionone.
Medium.strength.odor,.balsamic.type.
