Name: L-(-)-Carvone
Aliases: L-(-)-Carvone; Spearmint oil; 2,3-Dimethyl-5-isopropenyl-cyclohexanone-1
Appearance: Levocarvone is a pale yellow clear liquid that is poorly soluble in water. It is used as a flavor additive in food such as chewing gum and is the main raw material for the flavoring of jelly candies. It is also used in medicine and as a flavoring agent in toothpaste.
English Name: L(-)-Carvone
English Synonyms: (R)-(-)-p-Mentha-6,8-dien-2-one; (5S)-2-methyl-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one; 5-isopropenyl-2-methyl-cyclohex-2-en-1-one; (5R)-2-hydroxy-5-isopropenyl-cyclohex-2-en-1-one
CAS Number: 6485-40-1
EINECS Number: 229-352-5
MDL Number: MFCD00001578
RTECS Number: OS8650000
BRN Number: 2206714
PubChem Number: 24847635
Molecular Formula: C10H14O
Molecular Weight: 152.22
Odor: Spearmint scent
Content: ≥99.0%
Specific Gravity: 0.959~0.963
Refractive Index: 1.495~1.499
Optical Rotation: -57~-61
Acidity: ≤1
Solubility: 1 mL dissolves in 3 mL of 70% alcohol
Packaging: Net weight 190 kg iron drum packaging, 25KG/ plastic drum
Usage: Used in food such as chewing gum (peppermint oil, L-carvone, peppermint candy L-menthol), it is the main raw material for the flavoring of jelly candies; also used in medicine, as a mud poultice, oral cooling agent, flavoring agent, and toothpaste.Contact Information: Located in Hangzhou, Tonglu, China, contact number 17767155726, E-mail: hwl5726@163.com