Description

(-)-Dihydrocravone CAS NO 619-02-3 is a high-purity, chiral flavor and fragrance intermediate derived from natural sources. This compound is valued for its unique organoleptic properties, contributing to complex, naturalistic flavor and aroma profiles. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to enhance product authenticity and quality.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Formulation: A key chiral building block for creating sophisticated, natural-tasting mint, herbal, and woody notes in perfumes, cosmetics, and air fresheners.
• Food and Beverage Enhancement: Used as a flavor modifier and enhancer in confectionery, chewing gum, oral care products, and alcoholic beverages to impart fresh, cooling characteristics.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile chiral intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
• Natural Product Research: Employed as a reference standard in analytical chemistry and research focused on terpenoids and natural product chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Dihydrocravone
CAS No.	619-02-3
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Dihydrocravone; (2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone; (S,R)-Dihydrocravone; Laevodihydrocravone; Dihydrocravone; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone; p-Menth-8-en-2-one, dihydro-; (2S-trans)-2-(1-Methylethyl)-5-methylcyclohexanone
EINECS	210-580-4

Quality Control

Our (-)-Dihydrocravone is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including chiral purity analysis, GC, and HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain optimal stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.468 - 1.472
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.910 - 0.920

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