Carvone

C₁₀H₁₄O

IUPAC: (R)-5-Isopropenyl-2-methylcyclohex-2-enone

CAS: 6485-40-1

Overview

Carvone is a classic example of chirality affecting odor: (R)-carvone smells like spearmint while (S)-carvone smells like caraway. They are mirror-image molecules.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	14	1.0080
Carbon	C	10	12.0110
Oxygen	O	1	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×14

9.4%

Carbon ×10

80.0%

Oxygen ×1

10.7%

Uses

• Spearmint flavoring
• Caraway flavoring
• Sprouting inhibitor for potatoes

Fun Facts

✦ The R and S mirror-image forms smell completely different despite identical chemical formulas

Structure

SMILES

CC1=CCC(CC1=O)C(=C)C

Properties

Type: organic
State: liquid
Molar Mass: 150.22 g/mol
Density: 0.9600 g/cm³
Melting Point: -20.0 °C
Boiling Point: 230.0 °C
Solubility: insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 150.1045
XLogP: 2.4
TPSA: 17.1 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 1
Heavy Atoms: 11
Complexity: 223.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carvone?

Carvone (C₁₀H₁₄O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (R)-5-Isopropenyl-2-methylcyclohex-2-enone.

What is the molecular weight of Carvone?

Carvone has a molar mass of 150.22 g/mol.

What state is Carvone at room temperature?

Carvone is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Carvone organic or inorganic?

Carvone is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Carvone?

Carvone (C₁₀H₁₄O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).