Compound Q&A
What is Caraway Oil (CAS: 8000-42-8)?
Answer
Caraway Oil (CAS: 8000-42-8) is an essential oil extracted from the seeds of Carum carvi, a plant in the carrot family. It is commonly used in aromatherapy, perfumery, and traditional medicine. The oil has a distinctive anise-like aroma and is rich in compounds such as carvone, limonene, and d-carvone.
About
CAS No
8000-42-8
English Name
Caraway Oil
Molecular Formula
C42H70O35
Molecular Weight
1134.98 g/mol
SMILES
O1[C@]2([H])[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@]([H])([C@@H](CO)O2)O[C@]2([H])[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@]([H])([C@@H](CO)O2)O[C@]2([H])[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@]([H])([C@@H](CO)O2)O[C@]2([H])[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@]([H])([C@@H](CO)O2)O[C@]2([H])[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@]([H])([C@@H](CO)O2)O[C@]2([H])[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@]([H])([C@@H](CO)O2)O[C@]2([H])[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@]1([H])[C@@H](CO)O2)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O
InChIKey
WHGYBXFWUBPSRW-FOUAGVGXSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-06 17:15
