22060

(−)-Carvone

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): (−)-p-Mentha 6,8-diene 2-one, (R)-5-Isopropenyl-2-methyl-2-cyclohexenone, Carvol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₄O
• CAS Number: 6485-40-1
• Molecular Weight: 150.22
• Beilstein: 2206714
• EC Number: 229-352-5
• MDL number: MFCD00001578
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329752242
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)
• optical activity: [α]20/D −61.5±2°, neat
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.498
• bp: 228-230 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.960 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): agriculture; cleaning products; cosmetics; environmental; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CC(=C)[C@@H]1CC=C(C)C(=O)C1
• InChI: 1S/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)10(11)6-9/h4,9H,1,5-6H2,2-3H3/t9-/m1/s1
• InChI key: ULDHMXUKGWMISQ-SECBINFHSA-N

Description

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.

Application

It has been used as reference standard in TLC analysis to detect the presence of ketonic monoterpene in Aloysia species.

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Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: mentha zingiber

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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H317
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P272 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 192.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 89 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves