(R)-(-)-Carvone

• CAT Number: R022521
• CAS Number: 6485-40-1
• Molecular Formula: C10H14O
• Molecular Weight: 150.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (5R)-2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one; (R)-(-)-p-Mentha-6,8-dien-2-one; (-)-(5R)-Carvone; (-)-(R)-Carvone; (-)-p-Mentha-6,8-dien-2-one; (4R)-(-)-Carvone; (R)-Carvone; (R)-Carvone; L-(-)-Carvone; L-Carvone; R-(-)-Carvone; l-1-Methyl-4-i
• Target: Cholinesterase (ChE)
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (5R)-2-methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)10(11)6-9/h4,9H,1,5-6H2,2-3H3/t9-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: ULDHMXUKGWMISQ-SECBINFHSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC[C@H](CC1=O)C(=C)C

(R)-(-)-Carvone（Cat No.:R022521）is a naturally occurring monoterpene ketone with a characteristic spearmint-like aroma. Found predominantly in spearmint and caraway oils, this enantiomer is widely used in flavoring, fragrance, and aromatherapy applications. In organic synthesis, (R)-(-)-Carvone serves as a valuable chiral building block for the construction of complex molecules and asymmetric transformations. Its reactive ketone and isopropenyl groups allow for a variety of functional modifications. With both sensory and synthetic relevance, (R)-(-)-Carvone is an important compound in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.