W224908

L-Carvone

natural, 99%, FG

• Synonym(s): (R)-(−)-Carvone, (−)-Carvone, (R)-5-Isopropenyl-2-methyl-2-cyclohexenone, p-Mentha-6,8-dien-2-one, Carvol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₄O
• CAS Number: 6485-40-1
• Molecular Weight: 150.22
• FEMA Number: 2249
• Beilstein: 2206714
• EC Number: 229-352-5
• Council of Europe no.: 146
• MDL number: MFCD00001578
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830468
• Flavis number: 7.012
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher; natural
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117
• vapor density: 5.2 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 0.4 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: 99%
• composition: contains IFRA restricted carvone
• refractive index: n20/D 1.497 (lit.)
• bp: 227-230 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.959 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: carvone
• Organoleptic: herbaceous; spearmint
• 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

L-Carvone is one of the key constituents of spearmint (Mentha spicata) oil. Studies indicate that it is a potent feeding-deterrent to stored product beetles.

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