(R)-Carvone, the major component of the oil of spearmint, undergoes acid-catalyzed

Chapter 17, Problem 17.64

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(R)-Carvone, the major component of the oil of spearmint, undergoes acid-catalyzed isomerization to carvacrol, a major component of the oil of thyme. Draw a stepwise mechanism and explain why this isomerization occurs. O H2SO4 HO (R)-carvone carvacrol

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