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Limonene

Limonene structure

CAS No:
138-86-3
Formula:
C10H16
Chemical Name:
Limonene
Synonyms:
Cyclohexene,1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-;p-Mentha-1,8-diene;1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene;Cajeputene;Cinene;Kautschin;Nesol;Limonene;1-Methyl-4-isopropenyl-1-cyclohexene;α-Limonene;Dipentene;1,8-p-Menthadiene;Limonen;Cajeputen;Cinen;Dipenten;Eulimen;4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl-1-cyclohexene;4-Isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene;1-Methyl-4-isopropenylcyclohexene;Flavor orange;Orange flavor;1-Methyl-p-isopropenyl-1-cyclohexene;PC 560;Goldflush II;(±)-Dipentene;(±)-Limonene;dl-Limonene;DL-Limonene;(±)-α-Limonene;NSC 21446;NSC 844;Roti-Histol;SF 001;Orange X;1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-1-ene;Lemosol;Florasolv DPE;(±)-1-Methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene;1-Methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene;555-08-8;7705-14-8;8022-90-0;8050-32-6
Categories:
Cosmetic Ingredient > Dissolving Agent

Description

Limonene is a monoterpene in citrus peel oil. A popular disinfectant and food preservative. Antimicrobial activities[1]. Anti-proliferative activities[2]. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect[3].

Limonene Basic Attributes

Molecular Weight：

136.234

Exact Mass：

136.23

EC Number：

616-925-3

HScode：

2942000000

Characteristics

PSA：

XLogP3：

4.45

Appearance：

Dipentene appears as a colorless liquid with an odor of lemon. Flash point 113°F. Density about 7.2 lb /gal and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors heavier than air. Used as a solvent for rosin, waxes, rubber; as a dispersing agent for oils, resins, paints, lacquers, varnishes, and in floor waxes and furniture polishes.

Density：

0.8402 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20.85 °C

Melting Point：

-95.5 °C

Boiling Point：

175.5-176.5 °C @ Press: 763 Torr

Flash Point：

42.8±0.0 °C

Refractive Index：

1.468

Water Solubility：

Soluble in 2 vol 90% alcohol, 1 volume glacial acetic acid; miscible with absolute alcohol, carbon disulfide

Storage Conditions：

Keep well closed, cool, and protected from light.

Vapor Pressure：

1.55 mm Hg at 25 deg C /extrapolated/

Vapor Density：

4.7 (Air = 1)

Flammability characteristics：

Lower flammable limit: 0.7% by volume; Upper flammable limit: 6.1% by volume (at 302 deg F (150 deg C))

Specific rotation：

Specific optical rotation: +94 deg to +99 deg at 25 °C/D

Odor：

Pleasant lemon-like

Taste：

Sweet, citrus taste

Safety Information

Packing level：

III

Hazard category：

Transport codes：

UN 2052 3/PG 3

wgk germany：

hazard class code：

R10;R38;R43;R50/53

safety instructions：

S24-S37-S60-S61

RTECS Number：

OS8350000

Marks：

Xi:Irritant;N:Dangerousfortheenvironment;

Stability/Shelf Life：

Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Precautionary statement(s)：

P273-P280-P501

Hazard Statements：

H226-H315-H317-H410

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:136.23
XLogP3:3.4
Rotatable Bond Count:1
Exact Mass:136.125200510
Monoisotopic Mass:136.125200510
Heavy Atom Count:10
Complexity:163
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:1
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

Drug Function and Efficacy

It can increase the secretion volume of the mouse trachea segment, improve the cilia movement of the tracheal mucosa, promote the secretion of respiratory glands, and increase the speed of mucus movement, which helps to discharge sputum; it can prolong the latent period of cough in guinea pigs; it has anti-inflammatory effects and can relax the bronchi by reducing the swelling of the bronchial mucosa.

This ingredient has been used in drugs with the following functions (note: it does not mean that the ingredient itself has the following health functions)

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Ingredients	Eucalyptus, limonene and alpha-pinene.
Indication	Drug interactions may occur if used with other drugs. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
Specifications	0.12g/capsule according to eucalyptus oil
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Ingredients	Limonene. Chemical name: 1-methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene Molecular weight: C10H16
Indication	Drug interactions may occur if used with other drugs. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
Specifications	Each capsule contains 0.10 ml of volatile oil

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Sichuan EmeiShan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

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