(−)-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. |
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| Other Notes: | This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: mentha zingiber |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| 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 |