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(R)-(+)-Limonene, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Chiral building block. Biodegradable solvent. Limonene is used as a solvent for filament-fused 3D printing, in cosmetic products, as a fragrance and as a biofuel. It is useful to promote weight loss, prevent cancer, treat cancer and treat bronchitis. It also finds use in foods, beverages, chewing gum, as a flavoring agent and a shrinking agent to dissolve polystyrene. It acts as a chiral intermediate for natural product synthesis.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Limonene is used as a solvent for filament-fused 3D printing, in cosmetic products, as a fragrance and as a biofuel. It is useful to promote weight loss, prevent cancer, treat cancer and treat bronchitis. It also finds use in foods, beverages, chewing gum, as a flavoring agent and a shrinking agent to dissolve polystyrene. It acts as a chiral intermediate for natural product synthesis and as an insect repellant.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol,chloroform,ether and carbondisulfide.Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store in a cool place.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -74°C |
| Density | 0.841 |
| Boiling Point | 177°C to 178°C |
| Flash Point | 48°C (118°F) |
| Odor | Fruit-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.473 |
| Quantity | 100 mL |
| UN Number | UN2052 |
| Beilstein | 2204754 |
| Merck Index | 14,5493 |
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Safety and Handling
- (+)-Limonene
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P405-Store locked up.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : D-Limonene
RUO – Research Use Only