D-(+)-Carvone
Applications D-(+)-Carvone, is used for the synthesis of (-)-terpestacin, a fungal metabolite with anticancer activity.It is also found in the essential oils of the in vitro M. longifolia plantlets and callus, that can be used as a potential source of a safe flavouring agent.
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