Carveol
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| Carveol | |
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| IUPAC name | 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)- 2-cyclohexen-1-ol |
| Other names | L-carveol mentha-6,8-dien-2-ol |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [99-48-9] |
| SMILES | C=[C@](C)[C@@H]1CC) [C@@H](O)C1 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C10H16O |
| Molar mass | 152.23 g/mol |
| Density | 0.946 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point |
226 °C |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Carveol is a natural terpenoid alcohol that is a constituent of spearmint oil . It has an odor and flavor that resemble those of spearmint and caraway. Consequently, it is used as a fragrance in cosmetics and as a flavor additive in the food industry.
It has been found to exhibit chemoprevention of mammary carcinogenesis (prevents breast cancer) [1].
[edit] References
- ^ P.L. Crowell, et al., "Chemoprevention of mammary carcinogenesis by hydroxylated derivatives of d-limonene", Carcinogenesis 13, 1261 (1992)
