(S)-(−)-Limonene
ALDRICH/218367 - 96%
Synonym: (−)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene; (−)-Carvene; (S)
CAS Number: 5989-54-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H16
Molecular Weight: 136.23
EC Number: 227-815-6
MDL Number: MFCD00001558
Linear Formula: C10H16
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 96% |
| bp | 175-177 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.844 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| expl. lim. | 6.1 % |
| form | liquid |
| InChI | 1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9 |
| InChI key | XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-SNVBAGLBSA |
| optical activity | [α]19/D −94°, c = 10 in ethanol |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CC(=C)[C@H]1CCC(C)=CC1 |
| vapor density | 4.7 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <3 mmHg ( 14.4 °C) |
| 1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| General description: | (S)-(-)-Limonene, a monoterpenoid compound, is mostly used in perfumery and in flavoring. On irradiation, it undergoes radiolysis, which leads to a reduction in the optical purity. (S)-(-)-Limonene also shows potent antimicrobial activity. |
| Packaging: | 50, 250 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() ![]() ![]() GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H304 - H317 - H400 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 + P331 - P302 + P352 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi,N |
| Risk Statements | 10-38-43-50/53 |
| Safety Statements | 24-37-60-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 2052 3 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 123.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 51 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 96% |
| bp | 175-177 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.844 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352002 |





