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(−)-Carvone

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(−)-p-Mentha 6,8-diene 2-one, (R)-5-Isopropenyl-2-methyl-2-cyclohexenone, Carvol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H14O
CAS Number:
6485-40-1
Molecular Weight:
150.22
Beilstein:
2206714
EC Number:
229-352-5
MDL number:
MFCD00001578
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
329752242
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

optical activity

[α]20/D −61.5±2°, neat

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.498

bp

228-230 °C (lit.)

density

0.960 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

agriculture
cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

CC(=C)[C@@H]1CC=C(C)C(=O)C1

InChI

1S/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)10(11)6-9/h4,9H,1,5-6H2,2-3H3/t9-/m1/s1

InChI key

ULDHMXUKGWMISQ-SECBINFHSA-N

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General description

(-)-Carvone, a monoterpene ketone which is the main active component of mentha plant species like Mentha spicata. It has antinociceptive activity which is found to be associated with decreased peripheral nerve excitability.

Application

It has been used as reference standard in TLC analysis to detect the presence of ketonic monoterpene in Aloysia species.
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Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: mentha zingiber

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Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H317

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

192.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

89 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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BCCF8376
BCBZ9679
BCBT5513
BCBP3654V
BCBK4032V

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Antinociceptive activity of (-)-carvone: evidence of association with decreased peripheral nerve excitability.
Goncalves, Juan Carlos Ramos, et al.
Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 31.5, 1017-1020 (2008)
Antispasmodic effects of Aloysia polystachya and A. gratissima tinctures and extracts are due to non-competitive inhibition of intestinal contractility induced by acethylcholine and calcium.
Consolini, Alicia E., et al.
Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia, 21.5, 889-900 (2011)
Raul Conde et al.
Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology, 18(14), 1197-1201 (2011-08-02)
There is no universally accepted and effective prophylaxis of migraine headache episodes. Thus we aimed to investigate the effects of Lippia alba (Mill.) N. E. Brown, an herb with many effects on central nervous system, on pain frequency and intensity
Marta Goretti et al.
Bioresource technology, 121, 290-297 (2012-08-04)
Response surface methodology was applied in optimizing the asymmetric bioreduction of (4S)-(+)-carvone to dihydrocarvone (with low incidence of unsought side reactions) by using whole-cells of Cryptococcus gastricus. A factorial design (2(5)) including five independent variables was performed: X(1)=incubation time; X(2)=pH;
Philipp Klahn et al.
Organic letters, 14(5), 1250-1253 (2012-02-14)
The total synthesis of (+)-cyperolone, an eudesmane-derived sesquiterpenoid from Cyperus rotundus, is described. The de novo synthesis was accomplished via a 15 step sequence starting from (R)-(-)-carvone. The synthetic route features a platinum-catalyzed cycloisomerization to rapidly construct the bicyclic core
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