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(-)-Limonene , >95.0%(GC) , 5989-54-8

Synonym(s):
(−)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene;(−)-Carvene;(S)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl cyclohexene

CAS NO.:5989-54-8

Empirical Formula: C10H16

Molecular Weight: 136.23

MDL number: MFCD00001558

EINECS: 227-815-6

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -74°C
alpha  -99.5 º (C=NEAT)
Boiling point: 175-177 °C(lit.)
Density  0.844 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  4.7 (vs air)
vapor pressure  <3 mm Hg ( 14.4 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.471(lit.)
Flash point: 119 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C
solubility  Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethanol (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to pale yellow
Odor at 100.00 %. terpene pine herbal peppery
Odor Type terpenic
explosive limit 0.7-6.1%(V)
optical activity [α]20/D 94±4°, c = 10% in ethanol
Water Solubility  Insoluble
Merck  14,5493
BRN  2323991
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Flammable.
LogP 4.38 at 37℃

Description and Uses

ι-Limonene has a pleasant, lemon-like odor free from camphora ceous and turpentine-like notes. The most important and wide spread terpene; it is known in the d- and ι- optically active forms and in the optically inactive dl-form (known as dipentene); it has been reported found in more than 300 essential oils in amounts ranging from 90 - 95% (lemon, orange, mandarin) to as low as 1% (palmarosa);1 the most widespread form is the d-limonene, followed by the racemic form, and then ι-limonene.

(S)-(-)-Limonene is used to inhibit the proliferation of colon cancer cells. It is also used in artificial essential oils in order to produce (+)-carvone. It is an active component of turpentine. Further, it is used in flavorings, fragrances, and cosmetics. It finds application as a solvent and wetting agent. In addition to this it is used to produce resins.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09
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/PG 3
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  OS8350000
8-10-23
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29029090

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