Chemical Name:?L(-)-Carvone
Synonyms: L-carvone; 1-Methyl-4-isopropenyl-6-cyclohexen-2-one; p-Mentha-6,8-dien-2-one; 6,8-p-Menthadien-2-one
CAS No.: 6485-40-1
Molecular Formula: C10H14O
Molecular Weight: 150.22
Appearance: Liquid
L(-)-Carvone CAS 6485-40-1
Description
L(-)-Carvone?Details
Chemical Name:?L(-)-Carvone
Synonyms: L-carvone; 1-Methyl-4-isopropenyl-6-cyclohexen-2-one; p-Mentha-6,8-dien-2-one; 6,8-p-Menthadien-2-one
CAS No.: 6485-40-1
Molecular Formula: C10H14O
Molecular Weight: 150.22
Molecular?Structure:
Appearance: Liquid
L(-)-Carvone Typical Properties
| Melting point | 25??C |
| Boiling point | 227-230 ??C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.959 g/mL at 25 ??C (lit.) |
| Water Solubility | practically insoluble |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Colour | Transparent colorless to light yellow |
| Flash point | 192???F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.4 mm Hg ( 20 ??C) |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.498 |
| Vapor density | 5.2 (vs air) |
| Specific Rotation | -57 o (neat) |
L(-)-Carvone?Usage
Spices. Mainly used to prepare spearmint flavors.
L(-)-Carvone?Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 25KG/Drum
L(-)-Carvone?Storage
Keep in a well-closed, light-resistant, dry and cool place.