| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
carone | [CAS]
497-62-1 | [Synonyms]
Caron
carone
2-Caranone
3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-2-one
Bicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-2-one, 3,7,7-trimethyl- | [Molecular Formula]
C10H16O | [MOL File]
497-62-1.mol | [Molecular Weight]
152.23 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
carone is a colorless mobile liquid. B.P. 210℃. Sp.Gr. 0.96. Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. Warm-herbaceous, yet refreshing odor. Very volatile (poor tenacity). | [Uses]
carone is occasionally used in the “reconstruction” of essential oils. | [Preparation]
From Carvone via Dihy drocarvone, reacted with HBr followed by treatment with alcoholic Potassium hydroxide. |
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