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A0491556

(R)-(+)-Limonene

Synonym(s):
DL-Limonene;(R)-(+)-Limonene;DL-p-Mentha-1,8-diene, 4-Isopropyl-1-methylcyclohexene;(+)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene;(+)-Carvene

CAS NO.:

Empirical Formula: C10H16

Molecular Weight: 136.23

MDL number: MFCD00001558

EINECS: 205-341-0

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -84--104 °C
Boiling point: 170-180 °C (lit.)
Density  0.86 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
vapor density  4.7 (vs air)
vapor pressure  <3 mm Hg ( 14.4 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.473(lit.)
Flash point: 119 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Chloroform: Slightly Soluble
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to pale yellow
Odor Pleasant, pine-like; lemon-like.
explosive limit 0.7-6.1%, 150°F
Odor Threshold 0.038ppm
Odor Type citrus
Water Solubility  <1 g/100mL
Merck  14,5493
BRN  3587825
Dielectric constant 2.3(20℃)
Stability: Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKey AJSJXSBFZDIRIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 4.57

Description and Uses

D-limonene, which is a volatile oil, constitutes approximately 98% of orange peel oil by weight and has moderately good knockdown activity against ectoparasites of companion animals. The insecticidal activity of both d-limonene and linalool is enhanced when synergized by piperonyl butoxide. Apart from toxicoses reported in cats (65), d-limonene generally has a high margin of safety.

Limonene is an antioxidant and flavoring agent that occurs in lemons, oranges, and pineapple juice, being obtained from the oils. It is a colorless liquid which is insoluble in water and propylene glycol, very slightly soluble in glycerin, and miscible with alcohol, most fixed oils, and mineral oil. It prevents or delays enzymatic browning-type oxidation.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07,GHS09
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H226-H315-H317-H410
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P273-P280-P303+P361+P353
Hazard Codes  Xi,N
Risk Statements  10-38-43-50/53
Safety Statements  24-37-60-61
RIDADR  UN 2052 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  OS8350000
8-10-23
Autoignition Temperature 458 °F
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29021990
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 5300 mg/kg

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