Name | (-)-Limonene |
Synonyms | (-)-Limonene beta-limonene (S)-p-mentha-1,8-diene (s)-(-)-p-mentha-8-diene (s)-(-)-p-mentha-1,8-diene p-Mentha-1,8-diene, (S)-(-)- (-)-1,8-p-menthadiene,(S)-(-)-limonene (s)-1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene cyclohexene,1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-,(S)- (S)-(-)-1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene (S)-(-)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene~(-)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene |
CAS | 5989-54-8 |
EINECS | 227-815-6 |
InChI | InChI=1/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,10H,1,5-7H2,2-3H3 |
Molecular Formula | C10H16 |
Molar Mass | 136.23 |
Density | 0.844g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | -74°C |
Boling Point | 175-177°C(lit.) |
Specific Rotation(α) | -99.5 º (C=NEAT) |
Flash Point | 119°F |
Water Solubility | Insoluble |
Vapor Presure | <3 mm Hg ( 14.4 °C) |
Vapor Density | 4.7 (vs air) |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
Merck | 14,5493 |
BRN | 2323991 |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Flammable. |
Explosive Limit | 0.7-6.1%(V) |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.471(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. There is a light aroma like a flower. Boiling point 177 °c. Soluble in ethanol and most non-volatile oils, insoluble in water. Natural products are found in pepper-like peppermint oil, spearmint oil, pine needle oil, eucalyptus oil, etc. |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R38 - Irritating to the skin R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
Safety Description | S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S37 - Wear suitable gloves. S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
UN IDs | UN 2052 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | OS8350000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 8-10-23 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29029090 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | III |
LogP | 4.38 at 37℃ |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
antibacterial activity | (-)-limonene exists in blood oranges and can inhibit angiogenesis in human colon cancer cells. It is extracted from peppermint oil and has antibacterial activity. |
identification test | gas chromatographic analysis with polar column according to GT-10-4. |
toxicity | GRAS(FDA,§ 182.60,2000) |
Biological activity | (S)-(−)-Limonene is a spice monoterpene found in orange peel oil, naturally occurring in herbal essential oils, tea tree oil and turpentine oil. |
use | spices. |
production method | obtained from peppermint oil or spearmint oil. |