Carveol (FEMA-2247) is a minty, spearmint-like aroma chemical (an unsaturated monoterpenoid alcohol) used to build fresh herbal, cooling, and green tonalities in fragrance and flavor compositions.

Olfactory profile at 100%: minty, spearmint, cooling, green, herbal, caraway, spicy. Odor strength: medium. Substantivity: ~51 hours (The Good Scents Company data).

Carveol is commonly used as a character-impact modifier for mint/herbal accords and for adding a natural, green freshness to citrus, aromatic, and fougère-type profiles. It blends well with other terpenes/terpenoids, citrus materials, herbaceous notes, and woody fixatives.

Fragrance Family: Herbal / Minty / Green

Top Notes: Spearmint, cooling green facets

Heart Notes: Herbal, caraway-like, slightly spicy

Base Notes: Soft woody-herbal undertone (supporting)

Applications:

- Fine Fragrance: 0.05–0.5%

- Body Care Products: 0.02–0.2%

- Home Care Products: 0.05–0.5%

- Candles & Diffusers: 0.1–1.0%

IFRA Restrictions:

Category 1 (Lip products): Please refer to the IFRA certificate for the maximum level.

Category 4 (Fine fragrance): Please refer to the IFRA certificate for the maximum level.

Category 5 (Hair products): Please refer to the IFRA certificate for the maximum level.

Category 9 (Rinse-off products): Please refer to the IFRA certificate for the maximum level.

Category 11 (All non-skin contact): Please refer to the IFRA certificate for the maximum level.

Allergen Declaration (EU):

Not listed among the 26 EU fragrance allergens as a named substance; please verify compliance with your supplier allergen/IFRA statement for your specific grade and impurities.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep container tightly closed and minimize air exposure.

Shelf Life: 24 months when stored properly

CAS Number: 99-48-9