The odor of (-)-CARVEOL is more Caraway-iike than Spearmint-like (according to the majority of opinions).
(-)-CARVEOL finds use in flavor compositions to support the flavor of Mint. Spearmint,
Caraway or spice flavors or flavor blends.
The concentration in finished product will
be about 25 ppm. (Candy).
(-)-CARVEOL can be produced from:
1) Limoncne by oxidation.
2) laero-Carvone by reduction with
Lithium Aiuminium hydride.
ChEBI: The (1R,5R)-stereoisomer of carveol.
Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and
oils.
