2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione
- CAS No.
- 1125-21-9
- Chemical Name:
- 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione
- Synonyms
- KETOISOPHORONE;4-KETOISOPHORONE;4-OXOISOPHORONE;2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEX-2-ENE-1,4-DIONE;FEMA 3421;Oxophorone;OXOISOPHORONE;4-OXOISOPHORON;2,2,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione (cetoisophorone);Oxopholone
- CBNumber:
- CB7701362
- Molecular Formula:
- C9H12O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 152.19
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00043119
- MOL File:
- 1125-21-9.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Melting point | 26-28 °C (lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 222 °C (lit.) 92-94 °C/11 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.03 |
| refractive index |
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| FEMA | 3421 | 2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEX-2-ENE-1,4-DIONE |
| FLAVIS Number | 07.109 | 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1,4-dione |
| Flash point | 201 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Pale Yellow to Yellow |
| Odor | at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. musty woody sweet tea tobacco leaf |
| Odor Type | musty |
| biological source | synthetic |
| JECFA Number | 1857 |
| BRN | 2207030 |
| Major Application | flavors and fragrances |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | PERFUMING |
| InChI | 1S/C9H12O2/c1-6-4-7(10)5-9(2,3)8(6)11/h4H,5H2,1-3H3 |
| InChIKey | AYJXHIDNNLJQDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC1=CC(=O)CC(C)(C)C1=O |
| LogP | 0.76 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 1125-21-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | 2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEX-2-ENE-1,4-DIONE |
| FDA UNII | 72WY3KLB5R |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione(1125-21-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Cyclohexene-1,4-dione, 2,6,6-trimethyl- (1125-21-9) |
| UNSPSC Code | 85151701 |
| NACRES | NA.24 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS07 |
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| Signal word | Warning | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H317 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P280-P302+P352 | |||||||||
| PPE | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | Xn,Xi | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 22-43-36/37/38 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37-37/39-24/25 | |||||||||
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1/PG 3 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 3 | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29142900 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids | |||||||||
| Hazard Classifications | Skin Sens. 1 | |||||||||
| REACH Registrations | Active | |||||||||
| NFPA 704 |
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2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione price More Price(39)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | W342106 | 4-Oxoisophorone ≥98%, FG | 1125-21-9 | 1 each | $58 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W342106 | 4-Oxoisophorone ≥98%, FG | 1125-21-9 | 100g | $86 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W342106 | 4-Oxoisophorone ≥98%, FG | 1125-21-9 | 1kg | $367 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W342106 | 4-Oxoisophorone ≥98%, FG | 1125-21-9 | 5kg | $1560 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 329517 | 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione 98% | 1125-21-9 | 25g | $148 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Chemical Properties
2,6,6,-Trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione has a woody, musty sweet aroma.
Chemical Properties
clear yellow to orange liquid or low melting solid
Occurrence
Reported found among the volatile components in saffron and in cigarette smoke. Also reported found in saffron, cognac, black tea, green tea, microbial fermented tea, lemon balm, cooked shrimp, roasted shrimp, corn oil and lamb’s lettuce.
Uses
4-Oxoisophorone is one of the major components of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and also found to be a product of degradation of carotenoids in paprika, tomato and marigold oleoresins.
Definition
ChEBI: 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione is a member of cyclohexenones.
General Description
2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione is also known as 4-ketoisophorone and is the major component of saffron spice. It is a cyclic olefin and was reported as a product of the thermal degradation of β-carotene in aqueous suspension.
2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione Preparation Products And Raw materials
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | |
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| Taizhou Jiecheng Chemical Co., Ltd. | 0576-88203651 15967007102 | 103858443@qq.com | China | 270 | 58 |
| Hubei Langbowan Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd | 18086032675 | 3831791620@qq.com | China | 1798 | 58 |
| J & K SCIENTIFIC LTD. | 18210857532 18210857532 | jkinfo@jkchemical.com | China | 96815 | 76 |
| Alfa Aesar | 400-6106006 | saleschina@alfa-asia.com | China | 30103 | 84 |
| TCI (Shanghai) Development Co., Ltd. | 021-67121386 | Sales-CN@TCIchemicals.com | China | 24512 | 81 |
| ShangHai DEMO Chemical Co.,Ltd | 400-021-7337 2355568890 | sales@demochem.com | China | 2569 | 57 |
| Accela ChemBio Co.,Ltd. | 4000665055 | marketing@accelachem.com | China | 10972 | 64 |
| jiliang chemicals | 21-62165282 | bidingchem@163.com | China | 1395 | 60 |
| Beijing Isomersyn Technology CO;LTD | 010-82954736 13391601435 | sales@isomersyn.com | China | 3294 | 57 |
| Shandong Xiya Chemical Co., Ltd | 13355009207 13355009207 | 3007715519@qq.com | China | 18722 | 57 |
View Latest Price from 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione manufacturers
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2026-10-08 | 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione
1125-21-9
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$100.00 | 1KG | 99% | 1000 KG | HANGZHOU DINGYAN CHEM CO.,LTD | |
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2026-06-30 | 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione
1125-21-9
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1KG | 98.0% | 10000KGS | Shaanxi Dideu New Materials Co. Ltd | ||
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2026-03-20 | 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione
1125-21-9
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$10.00 | 1KG | 99% | 5tons | Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd |
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- 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione
1125-21-9
- $100.00
- 99%
- HANGZHOU DINGYAN CHEM CO.,LTD
-

- 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione
1125-21-9
- 98.0%
- Shaanxi Dideu New Materials Co. Ltd
-

- 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1,4-dione
1125-21-9
- $10.00
- 99%
- Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd





