Description

Carvotanacetone CAS NO 499-71-8 is a high-purity, naturally derived ketone compound with a distinct minty, herbaceous aroma. This versatile intermediate is valued for its role in the synthesis of complex molecules and as a key component in high-value fragrance and flavor formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for research and production.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: A key building block and aroma chemical for creating sophisticated minty, herbal, and woody scent profiles in perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial chiral synthon in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex stereochemistry.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for producing specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and other high-value derivatives.
• Research & Development: An important reagent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for methodological studies in organic chemistry and catalysis.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Used as a standard or starting material in the synthesis and study of terpenoids and other natural products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carvotanacetone
CAS No.	499-71-8
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	d-Carvotanacetone; (5R)-2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one; (R)-Carvotanacetone; (R)-5-Isopropenyl-2-methyl-2-cyclohexenone; p-Menth-4(8)-en-3-one; (R)-p-Mentha-4(8)-en-3-one; (+)-Carvotanacetone; (R)-(+)-Carvotanacetone
EINECS	207-879-7

Quality Control

Our Carvotanacetone is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and flavor applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (R)-enantiomer
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	+ 50° to + 55° (c=1 in CHCl3)
Refractive Index n20/D	1.485 - 1.495
Relative Density (20°C)	0.930 - 0.950
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.