L-CARVONE

Description

L-CARVONE is identified by CAS 6485-40-1, molecular formula C10H14O and molecular weight 150.10 g/mol. UNII 5TO7X34D3D; ChEBI 15400; InChIKey ULDHMXUKGWMISQ-SECBINFHSA-N. Boiling Point: 227.00 to 230.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 231 °C; Melting Point: < 15 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	6485-40-1
PubChem CID	439570
Molecular formula	C10H14O
Molecular weight	150.10 g/mol
IUPAC name	(5R)-2-methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
InChIKey	ULDHMXUKGWMISQ-SECBINFHSA-N
UNII (FDA)	5TO7X34D3D
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:15400
FEMA number	2249
JECFA number	380.2

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	150.22
XLogP3	2.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	150.104465066
Monoisotopic Mass	150.104465066
Topological Polar Surface Area	17.1
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	227.00 to 230.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	231 °C
Melting Point	< 15 °C
Solubility	1.31 mg/mL at 25 °C
Density	0.956-0.960
LogP	2.71
Refractive Index	1.495-1.499

Physical description & handling notes

• CBI; Liquid
• Liquid
• (l-form) colourless to pale strawberry coloured liquid with a spearmint-like odour
• soluble in propylene glycol and most fixed oils; insoluble in glycerol; miscible with alcohol
• 1 ml in 2 ml 70% alcohol (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Basil, Bitter, Caraway, Fennel, Mint No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent The Committee did not re-evaluate (-)-carvone (No. 380.2) according to the revised Procedure for the Safety Ev

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H317, H302 (79.8%), H227

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Cosmetics product ingredient: 2-methyl-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one; (5R)-2-Methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one;(5S)-2-Methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one (Carvone)
• Carvone is a fragrance allergen. Fragrance allergens are hazardous only to individuals who suffer from fragrance allergies. The Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2020 requires fragrance allergens included in Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation No. 1223/2009 be reported to the California Department of Public Health. Fragrance allergens are only required to be reported if present in a rinse-off cosmetic product at a concentration at or above 0.01 percent (100 parts per million) or in
• For more information, you can visit the fragrance allergens webpage on the California Safe Cosmetics Program website:

Synonyms

(-)-Carvone; 6485-40-1; (R)-(-)-Carvone; l-Carvone; L(-)-Carvone; (R)-Carvone; Levo-carvone; Carvone, (-)-; (4R)-Carvone; (5R)-2-methyl-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one; (-)-p-Mentha-6,8-dien-2-one; (-)-(R)-Carvone; l-Carvone (natural); UNII-5TO7X34D3D; 5TO7X34D3D; CHEBI:15400

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of L-CARVONE?

CAS 6485-40-1; molecular formula C10H14O; molecular weight 150.10 g/mol.

What other names is L-CARVONE known by?

(-)-Carvone, 6485-40-1, (R)-(-)-Carvone, l-Carvone, L(-)-Carvone, (R)-Carvone.

What is the regulatory status of L-CARVONE?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; Flavoring Agents; FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent.

Is L-CARVONE classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H317, H302, H227.

What are the key physical properties of L-CARVONE?

Boiling Point: 227.00 to 230.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 231 °C; Melting Point: < 15 °C; Solubility: 1.31 mg/mL at 25 °C.

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