Identification | ||
Name | L(-)-Carvone | |
Synonyms | 1-Methyl-4-isopropenyl-6-cyclohexen-2-one; p-Mentha-6,8-dien-2-one; 6,8-p-Menthadien-2-one; (R)-(-)-p-Mentha-6,8-dien-2-one | |
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Molecular Structure |
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Molecular Formula | C10H14O | |
Molecular Weight | 150.22 | |
CAS Registry Number | 6485-40-1 | |
EINECS | 229-352-5 | |
FEMA | 2249 | |
Properties | ||
Density | 0.958 | |
Boiling point | 227-230 ºC | |
Refractive index | 1.495-1.502 | |
Flash point | 88 ºC | |
alpha | -57 º (neat) | |
Water solubility | PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE |