Different Smells of Carvone Isomers
Description: The two stereoisomers of carvone are passed around to students to smell. One smells like caraway seeds, and the other smells like spearmint.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Stereoisomers, Carvone, Caraway Seeds, Spearmint
Rating: 
Hazard: Medium
- Acute toxicity – oral
- Acute aquatic toxicity hazard
- Flammable liquids
- Skin sensitization
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable with guidance
- Mild effects are observed by audience
- Moderate failure rate – cross contamination
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Time to results is low
Difficulty: Medium
- Passing out examples or samples to an audience
- Handling of organic reagents
- Simple procedures
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
- Cross contamination possible
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves recommended
- Perform in a well-ventilated area
- ABC fire extinguisher on hand
- Prevent release of reagents to the environment
Class: Organic Chemistry, Stereochemistry, Molecular Structure
Division: General, Organic Chemistry
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