Limonene

SKU:
CAY-21719-1MG
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    • Description

    (+)-Limonene

    (+)-Limonene is a monoterpene that has been found in citrus oils and Cannabis and has diverse biological activities, including anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and chemoprotective properties.1,2,3,4 It inhibits the growth of bacteria including S. aureus, B. cereus, E. faecalis, E. coli, P. aeruginosa, K. pneumoniae, M. catarrhalis, and C. neoformans with MIC values ranging from 3 to 27 mg/ml.1 In a human BGC-823 gastric cancer nude mouse orthotopic transplantation model, (+)-limonene inhibits tumor growth by 47.6% compared to controls and reduces the number of metastases in the liver, peritoneum, and other organs when administered by gastric perfusion at a dose of 15 ml/kg of a 1% emulsion.5 Dietary administration of (+)-limonene (5 and 10% in chow) reverses doxorubicin-induced decreases in glutathione (GSH) levels in rat kidney.3 Formulations containing (+)-limonene have been used as flavoring and fragrance agents and in the treatment of gallstones, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    Technical Information
    Formal Name
    1-methyl-4R-(1-methylethenyl)-cyclohexene
    CAS Number
    5989-27-5
    Synonyms
    • (+)-Dipentene
    • D-Limonene
    • (R)-(+)-Limonene
    Molecular Formula
    C10H16
    Formula Weight
    136.2
    Purity
    ≥98%
    A neat oil
    Solubility
    • DMF: 20 mg/ml
    • DMSO: 20 mg/ml
    • Ethanol: 20 mg/ml
    • Ethanol:PBS (pH 7.2)(1:2): 0.33 mg/ml
    λmax
    203 nm
    SMILES
    CC1=CC[C@H](C(C)=C)CC1
    InChi Code
    InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,10H,1,5-7H2,2-3H3/t10-/m0/s1
    InChi Key
    XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-JTQLQIEISA-N
    Shipping & Storage Information
    Storage
    -20°C
    Shipping
    Room Temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
    Stability
    ≥ 4 years