Carvyl acetate

At a glance

A minty-fresh ester related to carvone, giving a light, herbal-minty character used in fresh and aromatic accords where a crisp green-mint edge is wanted.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
97-42-7
Profile
fresh, herbal, spicy
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Carvyl acetate", CAS 97-42-7)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26