(R)-(+)-Limonene
ALDRICH/W263303 - ≥93%
Synonym: (R)-(+)-Limonene; (+)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene; (+)-Carvene; (R)
CAS Number: 5989-27-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H16
Molecular Weight: 136.23
EC Number: 227-813-5
MDL Number: MFCD00062991
Linear Formula: C10H16
Product Type: Chemical
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 1—Waste Prevention. This product has a smaller environmental footprint through reduction of waste in the manufacturing process.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 5—Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries. This product utilizes reduced volumes of auxiliary substances that are less hazardous.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥93% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 176-177 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.842 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| expl. lim. | 6.1 % |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | Halal |
| Kosher | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  , |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Waste Prevention Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9 |
| InChI key | XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-JTQLQIEISA |
| optical activity | [α]20/D +120°, neat |
| organoleptic | orange; citrus; sweet |
| Quality Level | 400 |
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | FDA 21 CFR 117 |
| FDA 21 CFR 182.60 | |
| SMILES string | CC(=C)[C@@H]1CCC(C)=CC1 |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| vapor density | 4.7 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <3 mmHg ( 14.4 °C) |
| 1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Application: |  ). |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 20 kg in composite drum |
| Symbol |     GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H304 - H315 - H317 - H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,N |
| Risk Statements | 10-38-43-50/53-65 |
| 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 | ≥93% |
| bp | 176-177 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.842 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2633 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |