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Sigma-Aldrich

(R)-(+)-Limonene

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≥93%

Synonym(s):

(R)-(+)-Limonene, (+)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene, (+)-Carvene, (R)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl-1-cyclohexene

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.23
FEMA Number:
2633
Beilstein:
2204754
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
491
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
1.045
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 182.60

vapor density

4.7 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<3 mmHg ( 14.4 °C)
1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥93%

optical activity

[α]20/D +120°, neat

expl. lim.

6.1 %

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refractive index

n20/D 1.473 (lit.)

bp

176-177 °C (lit.)

density

0.842 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

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Organoleptic

orange; citrus; sweet

SMILES string

CC(=C)[C@@H]1CCC(C)=CC1

InChI

1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,10H,1,5-7H2,2-3H3/t10-/m0/s1

InChI key

XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-JTQLQIEISA-N

Gene Information

human ... CYP1A2(1544)

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Application

  • Self-assembled nanostructured aqueous dispersions as dermal delivery systems.: Investigates the potential of (R)-(+)-Limonene in pharmaceutical formulations, showing how its properties can enhance the delivery of active compounds through the skin, suggesting applications in transdermal therapeutic systems (Hoppel et al., 2015).
  • Disclaimer

    For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

    Signal Word

    Danger

    Hazard Statements

    Hazard Classifications

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

    Storage Class Code

    3 - Flammable liquids

    WGK

    WGK 2

    Flash Point(F)

    123.8 °F - closed cup

    Flash Point(C)

    51 °C - closed cup

    Personal Protective Equipment

    dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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