Ketoisophorone

SKU: orb1305111

Description

Ketoisophorone (2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione) is a key aromatic compound in saffron and a thermal degradation product of β-carotene. It serves as a useful reference standard in food chemistry and flavor research, with applications in studying carotenoid metabolism in both in vitro and model organism systems.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 1125-21-9
• MW: 152.19
• Purity: 99.31%
• Formula: C₉H₁₂O₂
• SMILES: O=C1C(C)(C)CC(=O)C=C1C
• Target: Others
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (13.14 mM);DMSO:50 mg/mL (328.54 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Pure form: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione, 4-Oxoisophorone, Ketoisophorone, inhibit, Inhibitor

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

62374