(S)-(−)-Limonene
ALDRICH/W504505 - ≥95%, FG
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
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥95% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 175-177 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.844 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
expl. lim. | 6.1 % |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9 |
InChI key | XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-SNVBAGLBSA |
optical activity | [α]20/D −90 to -61°, neat (angular) |
organoleptic | camphoraceous; herbaceous; pine |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FDA 21 CFR 182.60 | |
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 fragrance monoterpene, is mainly found in citrus peel oil. It is also found in the essential oils of herbs such as rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, caraway, lemongrass, and peppermint) and also tea tree oil, and turpentine oil. The oxidation products of limonene may lead to fragrance-related contact allergy. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 8 kg in steel drum |
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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 | ≥95% |
bp | 175-177 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.844 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |