l-Limonene
l-Limonene is the optical isomer of Limonene. It is classified as three types: l-Limonene, d-Limonene optical isomers and one racemic.
It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with strong fruity and citrus odor.
d-Limonene is naturally found in Pine needle oil, Turpentine, Cajeput oil and other essential oils. l-Limonene presents in essential oil of citrus, such as mandarin oil and sweet orange oil.
Racemic limonene is derived from turpentine. It mainly used in food flavour and synthetic fragrances.
Substance Identification
| Synonyms | 1,8-ρ-Menthadiene | 1-Methyl-4-isopropenyl-1-cyclohexene | l-p-Mentha-1,8-diene |
| CAS | 5989-54-8 |
| EINECS | 227-815-6 |
| FEMA | N/A |
| HS.CODE | 290219 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H16 |
| Moleclar Weight | 136.2364 |
Application & Uses
- used as a food flavor and fragrance formulation
- used as an ingredient of detergent
- used as an effective solvent in 3D printing and beverage production
- used as artificial fragrance components
- used as pharmaceutical material
- used as botanical insecticide
Sales Specification
| ITEM | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Coloress transparnt liquid |
| Aroma | Fruity, Lemon |
| Redfern Index, @n20/D | 1.460 to 1.480 |
| Relative Density, @d20/20 | 0.836 to 0.875 |
| Optional Rotation, @20°C, ° | -90 |
| Limonene, @G.C, % | 95 min |
Similar Specs
GHS Hazard Statements
| H-Code | H226/303/304/315/317/410 |
| P-Code | P210/233/240/241/242/243/261/264/272/273/280 |
| Response | P301+P310 P303+P361+P353 P312 P331 P333+P313 P370+P378 P391 |
| Storage | P403+P235 P405 |
| Disposal | P501 |
Storage
- containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage
- keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place
- store in cool place
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