References

DMA Code

800931

CAS Number

6485-40-1

FEMA Number

2249

EINECS Number

229-352-5

Characteristics

L-Carvone is a perfume and flavour component with a refreshingly cool, minty odour and taste.  It finds extensive use in spearmint flavours but is also used in spice and floral fragrances.  This product meets Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) specifications.

Product Information

Category Aroma Chemicals

Regional Availability P.R. China

Harvest Period n/a

Natural Status Synthetic

Organoleptic Descriptors sweet, herbal, spearmint

Common Applications floral, spearmint, spice

Appearance Colourless to pale yellow liquid

Kosher no

Halal no

Chemical Properties

Assay n/a

Optical Rotation n/a

Refractive Index @20℃ n/a

Specific Gravity @20℃ n/a

Flash Point ℃ 94°C

Shelf Life (months) 12

Storage Recommendations Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.