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Dipentene

technical, for use as solvent (for the paint industry), mixture of various terpenes

Synonym(s):

(±)-Limonene, p-Mentha-1,8-diene

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.23
Beilstein:
3587825
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

for use as solvent (for the paint industry)
technical

vapor density

>4.7 (80 °C, vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

458 °F

composition

Major isomer: 3-Carene
Minor isomers: Limonene, β-pinene and α-pinene

expl. lim.

0.7-6.1 %, 150 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.473 (lit.)

bp

170-180 °C (lit.)

density

0.86 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(=C)C1CCC(C)=CC1

InChI

1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,10H,1,5-7H2,2-3H3

InChI key

XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Dipentene (Limonene) is a monoterpene olefin having potential applications in polymer and fuel chemistry. It is also widely used as flavoring and fragrance agent. Dipentene (limonene) is a promising green solvent. Kinetics of the reactions of limonene with OH and OD radicals has been investigated in a low pressure flow tube reactor coupled with a quadrupole mass spectrometer.

Application

Dipentene was employed as a solvent in the reaction media for enzymatic synthesis of phosphatidylserine.

Other Notes

Contains a mixture of terpenes

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

109.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

43 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Tristan Braure et al.
The journal of physical chemistry. A, 118(40), 9482-9490 (2014-09-12)
The kinetics of the reactions of limonene with OH and OD radicals has been studied using a low-pressure flow tube reactor coupled with a quadrupole mass spectrometer: OH + C10H16 → products (1), OD + C10H16 → products (2). The
Yan-Hong Bi et al.
Biotechnology letters, 37(1), 115-119 (2014-09-13)
The bio-based solvents limonene and p-cymene obtained from citrus waste were innovatively employed as the reaction media for enzymatic synthesis of phosphatidylserine. (R)-(+)-Limonene, which is available in large quantities from citrus waste, and its close derivative p-cymene, are promising green
Young Woo Kim et al.
Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part B, Critical reviews, 16(1), 17-38 (2013-04-12)
d-Limonene, a major constituent of citrus oils, is a monoterpene widely used as a flavor/fragrance additive in cosmetics, foods, and industrial solvents as it possesses a pleasant lemon-like odor. d-Limonene has been designated as a chemical with low toxicity based
Johanna Bråred Christensson et al.
Contact dermatitis, 68(4), 214-223 (2013-03-21)
Limonene is a common fragrance terpene that, in its pure form, is not allergenic or is a very weak allergen. However, limonene autoxidizes on air exposure, and the oxidation products can cause contact allergy. Oxidized R-limonene has previously been patch
Patrizia A d'Alessio et al.
Life sciences, 92(24-26), 1151-1156 (2013-05-15)
To further explore the anti-inflammatory properties of d-Limonene. A rat model was used to compare evolution of TNBS (2,5,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid)-induced colitis after oral feeding with d-Limonene compared to ibuprofen. Peripheral levels of TNF-α (Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha) were assessed

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