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Empirical formula: C10H14O
a: 6.858 Å
b: 6.883 Å
c: 19.988 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 943.47 Å3
Space group: P212121
Calculated density: 1.058 g/cm3
Z: 4
Temperature: 22.0 °C
Formula weight: 150.221 g/mole
R(F): 0.0300
Common name: L-Carvone
CSD refcode: RERXIV
Short description: This compound is used as a flavoring and perfume agent.
Keyword: herb
Keyword: spearmint
Keyword: floral
CAS registry number: 6485-40-1
Citation of a publication: Reference: Acta Crystallogr.,Sect.B (Str.Sci.),53,(1997) p 702 Authors: J.Sane, J.Rius, T.Calvet, M.A.Cuevas-Diarte
IUPAC name: (R)-(-)-2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one
Miscellaneous comments: spearmint
Layman's explanation: L-Carvone is most well-known for its scent and taste of spearmint. Because of this, it is often used as the imitation spearmint flavor in toothpaste and chewing gum. It is also used in spice and floral fragrances. The compound is a colorless, pale-yellow or greenish-yellow liquid. Countries in which the major L-carvone supply is produced are England, U.S., China and Russia.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
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