L-Carvone
- CAS number
- 6485-40-1
- IFRA Standard status
- Concentration restricted
- Products
- 8
Last updated · 05-07-2026Record completeness90%
The information here describes the ingredient in general. Its possible sources may vary and do not necessarily show the origin or form used in a particular YUMA product. For product-specific information, check the relevant product page.
Description
l-Carvone brings cool, refreshing mint notes to fragrances and occurs naturally in spearmint leaves. Its versatility is notable: at low concentrations, it can add warm herbal and spicy touches to floral compositions, enriching the complexity and depth of the scent. Perfumers often create a nature-identical version in the lab. This practice ensures consistent quality and aroma while helping preserve natural resources, making it a sustainable choice in modern perfumery. l-Carvone is valued for its distinctive scent and its ability to impart freshness.
Reported natural sources
DillSpearmintCitrusCuminRambutan
Additional information
- l-Carvone and d-Carvone are optical isomers, mirror-image molecules much like the left and right hand. Although chemically similar, our nose perceives them entirely differently!
- l-Carvone accounts for the characteristic aroma of spearmint, while its counterpart, d-Carvone, gives caraway its distinct scent. Two nearly identical molecules, two entirely different aromas!
- The name carvone derives from the Latin name for caraway, Carum carvi, highlighting the long and rich history of this aromatic ingredient in botany and the art of perfumery.
CAS number
6485-40-1
Other names
Carvone2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-, (R)-Laevo-Carvone5-Isopropenyl-2-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-oneCarvone laevoR-(-)-CaravoneL-p- mentha-1(6),8-dien-2-one(-)-Caravone(R)-2- methyl-5-(1-methyl ethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-onel-1-Methyl-4-isopropenyl-6-cyclohexen-2-oneL-1-methyl-4-isopropenyl-6-cyclohexen-2-onel-p-Mentha-6,8(9)-dien-2-oneL(-)-Caravone(5R)-2-methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-oneL-para- mentha-6,8-dien-2-one6,8,9-para- menthadien-2-onel-p-Mentha-1(6),8-dien-2-one(5R)-2-methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one
IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Concentration restricted (R)
Related IFRA documentIFRA restrictions by category
IFRA categories group end uses by the type and level of exposure. A restriction or maximum concentration applies only to the stated category and does not automatically apply to another use. Check the related IFRA document for the applicable Standard version and its full conditions.
- 1. Lip products and children's toysMax concentration0.20 %
- 2. Deodorants and antiperspirantsMax concentration0.060 %
- 3. Face cosmetics and masksMax concentration0.020 %
- 4. Perfumes and fragranced productsMax concentration0.59 %
- 5A. Body lotions and powdersMax concentration0.20 %
- 5B. Face moisturizers and tonersMax concentration0.039 %
- 5C. Hand creams and sanitizersMax concentration0.059 %
- 5D. Baby care productsMax concentration0.013 %
- 6. Oral care productsMax concentration0.66 %
- 7A. Rinse-off hair treatmentsMax concentration0.039 %
- 7B. Leave-on hair productsMax concentration0.039 %
- 8. Intimate care productsMax concentration0.013 %
- 9. Rinse-off body productsMax concentration0.18 %
- 10A. Home care (non-aerosol)Max concentration0.18 %
- 10B. Household aerosols and spraysMax concentration0.43 %
- 11A. Products with minimal skin contact (no UV exposure)Max concentration0.013 %
- 11B. Products with minimal skin contact (UV exposure)Max concentration0.013 %
- 12. Products with no direct skin contactMax concentration17 %
| Category | Max concentration |
|---|---|
| 1. Lip products and children's toys | 0.20 % |
| 2. Deodorants and antiperspirants | 0.060 % |
| 3. Face cosmetics and masks | 0.020 % |
| 4. Perfumes and fragranced products | 0.59 % |
| 5A. Body lotions and powders | 0.20 % |
| 5B. Face moisturizers and toners | 0.039 % |
| 5C. Hand creams and sanitizers | 0.059 % |
| 5D. Baby care products | 0.013 % |
| 6. Oral care products | 0.66 % |
| 7A. Rinse-off hair treatments | 0.039 % |
| 7B. Leave-on hair products | 0.039 % |
| 8. Intimate care products | 0.013 % |
| 9. Rinse-off body products | 0.18 % |
| 10A. Home care (non-aerosol) | 0.18 % |
| 10B. Household aerosols and sprays | 0.43 % |
| 11A. Products with minimal skin contact (no UV exposure) | 0.013 % |
| 11B. Products with minimal skin contact (UV exposure) | 0.013 % |
| 12. Products with no direct skin contact | 17 % |
Regulatory information
The safety of l-Carvone has been evaluated by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), and a corresponding safety assessment has been published. It has been found that there is a potential to cause skin sensitization in a small percentage of individuals. This means that in a limited number of people, repeated contact at a sufficiently high level may cause a temporary reaction such as redness, rash or itching on the skin. To prevent sensitization, RIFM has established a maximum acceptable concentration level for this ingredient, and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has issued a Safety Standard for l-carvone, d-carvone and carvone in household and personal care products.