(R)-(+)-Limonene
SIAL/00590590 - primary reference standard
Synonym: (+)-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.
| bp | 176-177 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.842 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| expl. lim. | 6.1 % |
| grade | primary reference standard |
| 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 |
| manufacturer/tradename | HWI |
| refractive index | n |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | CC(=C)[C@@H]1CCC(C)=CC1 |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| vapor density | 4.7 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <3 mmHg ( 14.4 °C) |
| Application: | Reference Standard in the analysis of herbal medicinal products |
| General description: | Produced and qualified by HWI pharma services GmbH. Exact content by quantitative NMR can be found on the certificate. |
| Other Notes: | This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: carum mentha salvia |
| Symbol |     GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H304 - H315 - H317 - H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 + P331 - P302 + P352 |
| 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 |
| bp | 176-177 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.842 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |