| 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 | |