D-Carvone
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 2244-16-8
A spicy note with a minty caraway character and a soft bready facet.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Spicy |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 8 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 2244-16-8 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H14O |
| Mol. Weight | 150.22 |
| IUPAC Name | (5S)-2-methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one |
| InChIKey | ULDHMXUKGWMISQ-VIFPVBQESA-N |
Synonyms
(+)-(4S)-carvone, (4S)-(+)-carvone, (S)-(+)-carvone, D-carvone (+), D-carvone (natural), D-carvone (synthetic), carvone dextro FCC natural ex caraway oil, carvone dextro synthetic, D-carvone FCC, dextro-carvone FCC, dextro-carvone hungary, natural, D-carvone natural, natural, 2-cyclohexen-1-one, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-, (5S)-, 2-cyclohexen-1-one, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-, (S)-, (4S)-p-mentha-1(6),8-dien-2-one, (S)-(+)-p-mentha-6,8-dien-2-one, (S)-(+)-para-mentha-6,8-dien-2-one, (S)-d-p-mentha-6,8,(9)-dien-2-one, (S)-p-mentha-6,8,(9)-dien-2-one, (S)-para-mentha-6,8,(9)-dien-2-one, D-p-mentha-6,8,(9)-dien-2-one, dextro-para-mentha-6,8,(9)-dien-2-one, dextro-1-methyl-4-isopropenyl-6-cyclohexen-2-one, (S)-2-methyl-5-(1-methyl ethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one, (5S)-2-methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one, (S)-2-methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one, (S)-2-methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexene-1-one, (5S)-2-methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one, (5S)-2-methyl-5-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one, (S)-2-methyl-5-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one, (5S)-2-methyl-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one, (5S)-2-methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one, (5S)-5-Iso propenyl-2-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-on, (S)-(+)-5-iso propenyl-2-methyl-2-cyclohexenone, (S)-5-iso propenyl-2-methyl-2-cyclohexenone, (5S)-5-iso propenyl-2-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one, (S)-5-iso propenyl-2-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one, D-carvone
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 231.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 95.56 °C |
| Densitye | 0.95600 |
| Refractive Indexe | 1.49500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.066000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.070 |
| Solubility | alcohol; fixed oils; mineral oil |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
e Estimated from a closely related isomer of the same molecule. Actual values vary by supplier, grade and quality.
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.20 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.060 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.066 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.20 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.17 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.033 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.066 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.011 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.66 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.066 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.066 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.011 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.60 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.10 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.46 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.011 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.011 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 19 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| D-Carvone | 100 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.