Carvone

• CAT Number: I024138
• CAS Number: 99-49-0
• Molecular Formula: C10H16O
• Molecular Weight: 152.23
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Carvone, Carveol; L-Carveol; BRN 1861032; BRN-1861032; BRN1861032; AI3 27596; AI3-27596; AI327596; NSC 68313; NSC-68313; NSC68313
• Target: Bacterial
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Off-white to light yellow solid powder.
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)10(11)6-9/h4,9-11H,1,5-6H2,2-3H3
• InChIKey: BAVONGHXFVOKBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OC1C(C)=CCC(C(C)=C)C1

Carvone(CAT: I024138) is a naturally occurring compound found in spearmint oil. It is commonly used as a food additive and fragrance due to its pleasant minty aroma. Carvone has been identified as a TRPV3 agonist, meaning it can activate the TRPV3 receptor, which is involved in temperature sensation and skin health. Additionally, carvone has shown potential anticancer properties, as it has been found to suppress cell proliferation in prostate cancer cells. It has also exhibited inhibitory effects on the growth of Dermatophagoides, which are mites associated with allergies.

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