(−)-Carvone
SIAL/22060 - analytical standard
Synonym: (−)-p-Mentha 6,8-diene 2-one; (R)
CAS Number: 6485-40-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H14O
Molecular Weight: 150.22
EC Number: 229-352-5
MDL Number: MFCD00001578
Linear Formula: C10H14O
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | agriculture cleaning products cosmetics environmental flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
assay | ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC) |
bp | 228-230 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.960 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8 |
InChI key | ULDHMXUKGWMISQ-SECBINFHSA |
optical activity | [α]20/D −61.5±2°, neat |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | CC(=C)[C@@H]1CC=C(C)C(=O) |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | It has been used as reference standard in TLC analysis to detect the presence of ketonic monoterpene in Aloysia species. |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
General description: | (-)-Carvone, a monoterpene ketone which is the main active component of mentha plant species like Mentha spicata. It has antinociceptive activity which is found to be associated with decreased peripheral nerve excitability. |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 - H317 |
Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 22 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 192.2 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 89 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC) |
bp | 228-230 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.960 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |