Description

L-Carvyl Acetate is a naturally derived monoterpene ester valued for its fresh, herbaceous, and slightly minty aroma profile. This compound matters as a versatile and high-purity fragrance and flavor intermediate, essential for creating complex, natural-smelling accords. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, cosmetics, and personal care industries seeking consistent, high-quality aroma chemicals for their formulations.

Application

• Fragrance Compound Manufacturing: A key building block for creating fresh, herbal, and minty top notes in fine perfumes, colognes, and personal care products like soaps and shampoos.
• Flavor Enhancement: Used as a flavoring agent to impart or enhance minty, spicy, or herbal nuances in food products, beverages, and oral care items such as toothpaste and mouthwash.
• Aromatherapy & Home Care: Incorporated into essential oil blends, diffuser oils, and natural cleaning products for its refreshing and cleansing aromatic properties.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Serves as a fragrance component in creams, lotions, and other cosmetic preparations where a natural, non-synthetic scent is desired.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral intermediate or starting material in the organic synthesis of more complex flavor, fragrance, or pharmaceutical molecules.
• Industrial Deodorants: Utilized in air fresheners and industrial deodorizing systems to mask or neutralize unpleasant odors with a pleasant herbal character.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Carvyl Acetate
CAS No.	7053-79-4
Molecular Formula	C12H20O2
Molecular Weight	196.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Carveyl acetate; (1S,5S)-2-Methyl-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-yl acetate; L-1-Methyl-4-isopropenyl-6-cyclohexen-2-yl acetate; (1S,5S)-p-Menth-6-ene-2-yl acetate; (-)-trans-Carveyl acetate; Carvyl acetate, L- form; (1S,5S)-Carveyl acetate
EINECS	230-332-1

Quality Control

Our L-Carvyl Acetate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure it meets the high standards required for flavor, fragrance, and cosmetic applications. Each batch is analyzed for identity, purity, and olfactory profile. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, optical rotation, and refractive index are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere to preserve product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	-50° to -60° (c=1 in ethanol)
Refractive Index n20/D	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.960 - 0.980
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol, oils; insoluble in water

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