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(R)-(+)-Limonene, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11391687
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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.

Applications
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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 5989-27-5
Molecular Formula C10H16
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 136.24
MDL Number MFCD00062991
InChI Key XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-JTQLQIEISA-N
Synonym d-limonene, +-limonene, r-+-limonene, +-4r-limonene, +-carvene, +-dipentene, citrene, +-p-mentha-1,8-diene, 4r-limonene, d-+-limonene
PubChem CID 440917
ChEBI CHEBI:15382
IUPAC Name (4R)-1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene
SMILES CC(=C)[C@@H]1CCC(C)=CC1

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
Solubility Information Miscible with alcohol,chloroform,ether and carbondisulfide.Immiscible with water.
Optical Rotation +115° (c=10 in Ethanol)
Formula Weight 136.23
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material (R)-(+)-Limonene, stabilized
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • (+)-Limonene
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • 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
 Hazard Statement
  • 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.
 Precautionary Statement
  • 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.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : D-Limonene

RUO – Research Use Only

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