Category: terpenoid
Aliases: (R)-(-)-carvone, (S)-(+)-carvone, p-mentha-6,8-dien-2-one
Monoterpene ketone with two enantiomers of distinct aroma — (R)-(-) smells of spearmint, (S)-(+) of caraway/dill. Found in spearmint, caraway, dill oils. Reported anticonvulsant, antimicrobial, and insect-repellent activity in models; cited in flavor/entourage discussion. No characterized human receptor constant.