Dosage of carvone (monoterpene)

Carvone is a ketone monoterpene widely found in the essential oils of caraway, spearmint, and dill. It is valued for its characteristic aromatic profile as well as its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and insect-repellent properties. In the nutraceutical, aromatic, and phytotechnical sectors, it is a key compound for assessing the authenticity and quality of natural ingredients. Carvone analysis is essential for standardizing plant extracts, controlling natural aromas, ensuring regulatory compliance of formulations, and validating functional claims associated with essential oils and plant extracts.

Analytical methods

Carvone analysis relies primarily on gas chromatography (GC-FID or GC-MS). GC-FID provides reliable and reproducible quantification, particularly well-suited to essential oils and volatile mixtures. GC-MS offers increased selectivity through the structural identification of compounds, allowing for precise differentiation of carvone from other monoterpenes present in the same matrix. For certain specific applications or particularly complex matrices, complementary analysis by HPLC-MS may be considered. These techniques constitute a robust approach for assessing purity, detecting potential adulteration, and characterizing the complete terpene profile of an extract.

Analyzed matrices

Carvone analysis can be applied to a wide range of matrices: crude essential oils, standardized plant extracts, hydrosols, food flavorings, aromatic powders, nutraceutical ingredients, cosmetic formulations, or technical products of plant origin. This analysis is particularly required to control the composition of natural flavorings, validate botanical origin, verify carvone levels in caraway or spearmint essential oils, or ensure the compliance of natural biocidal products.

Interest for professionals

For manufacturers of essential oils, food supplements, or aromatic products, carvone analysis is a strategic step in quality control. It ensures supply security, assesses analytical consistency between different batches, detects potential adulteration, and meets regulatory requirements governing the use of fragrance compounds. Distributors, formulators, and research firms rely on this analysis to guarantee traceability, verify the stability of formulations, and document the conformity of their natural products intended for the cosmetic, nutraceutical, or food markets.

YesWeLab Expertise

YesWeLab collaborates with a select network of laboratories specializing in physicochemical analyses, mastering GC-FID, GC-MS and HPLC-MS techniques. Most hold certifications and accreditations such as ISO 17025 or COFRAC, ensuring methodological rigor and quality of results that meet industrial requirements.

Our scientific team assists you in defining your needs, selecting the most suitable methods, managing samples, and interpreting results. Since 2020, numerous manufacturers, producers of natural ingredients, and distributors have entrusted us with their analyses to guarantee the safety, efficacy, and quality of their products.

Other relevant analyses from the YesWeLab catalogue

The following analyses can complement the carvone assay:

• GC-MS profile of monoterpenes
• Determination of phenolic compounds