d-Carvone

At a glance

The dextrorotary form of carvone, smelling distinctly of caraway seed rather than spearmint, used in spicy-herbal accords and traditional bakery-style flavor work.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
caraway seed oil or synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
2244-16-8
Profile
minty, fresh, herbal
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Carvone", CAS 2244-16-8)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26