Description

Carvone is a naturally occurring monoterpenoid ketone widely recognized for its distinctive spearmint aroma. It serves as a versatile chiral building block and flavoring agent, prized for its organoleptic properties and role in asymmetric synthesis. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking high-purity intermediates and natural-character ingredients.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Primary use as a key flavoring agent for spearmint, caraway, and dill profiles in confectionery, oral care products, and chewing gum.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized as a chiral starting material or resolving agent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemicals: Acts as a natural-based intermediate or active ingredient in the formulation of pesticides and repellents.
• Industrial Chemistry: Employed as a solvent or a precursor in organic synthesis and polymer research.
• Food & Beverage: Used as a natural flavoring substance (FEMA GRAS) in baked goods, beverages, and savory applications.
• Aromatherapy & Personal Care: Incorporated into essential oil blends, lotions, and soaps for its fresh, minty scent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carvone
CAS No.	99-49-0
Molecular Formula	C10H14O
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Mentha-6,8-dien-2-one; (S)-(-)-Carvone; L-Carvone; (-)-Carvone; Spearmint ketone; 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one; 2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one; Carvol
EINECS	202-759-5

Quality Control

Our Carvone is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets specifications for identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess where applicable. We can supply material compliant with FEMA GRAS, FCC, and Kosher standards upon request. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, optical rotation, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation (20°C)	-57° to -62°
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.499
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.955 - 0.960
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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