L-Carvone

At a glance

L-Carvone is a naturally occurring monoterpene ketone used in perfumery for its fresh, minty, and herbal properties, often found in spearmint and caraway seed oils

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
naturally occurring in spearmint and caraway seeds
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
6485-40-1
Profile
minty, fresh, herbal
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Carvone", CAS 6485-40-1)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26