D-Carvone (2244-16-8) Specification
- Properties
- D-Carvone is a naturally occurring monoterpenoid ketone found in caraway and dill seed oils. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a spicy, sweet odor and is widely used in flavors, fragrances, and organic synthesis
- Structural Formula
- C10h14o
- Usage
- Widely used in the flavor and fragrance industry, it imparts warm herbal notes to foods, beverages, and perfumes. In addition, D-Carvone serves as an intermediate in organic synthesis and has been studied for antimicrobial and digestive health properties.
- Solubility
- Chloroform (slightly), Ethyl Acetate (slightly), Methanol (slightly)
- Appearance
- Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
- Molecular Formula
- C10h14o
- Molecular Weight
- 150.22 G/mol Grams (g)
About D-Carvone (2244-16-8)
D-Carvoneis a naturally occurring terpenoid ketone. It is the major component of caraway and dill seed oils, responsible for their characteristic aroma and flavor. D-Carvone appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive spicy, sweet, caraway-like odor.