Limonene, FG, 1Kg

SKU:
W504505-1KG-K
  • $99.55

    • Description

    W504505 Sigma-Aldrich

    (S)-(−)-Limonene

    ≥95%, FG

    Synonym: (−)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene, (−)-Carvene, (S)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl cyclohexene

    • CAS Number 5989-54-8

       

    • Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C10H16

       

    • Molecular Weight 136.23

       

    •  Beilstein/REAXYS Number 2323991

       

    •  EC Number 227-815-6

       

    •  MDL number MFCD00001558

       

    •  PubChem Substance ID 24902017

       

    •  Flavis number 1.046

       

    •  NACRES NA.21

    Description

    General description

    (S)-(−)-Limonene, a fragrance monoterpene, is mainly found in citrus peel oil. It is also found in the essential oils of herbs such as rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, caraway, lemongrass, and peppermint) and also tea tree oil, and turpentine oil. The oxidation products of limonene may lead to fragrance-related contact allergy.[1]

    Packaging

    1 kg in glass bottle

    8 kg in steel drum

    Properties

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    Quality Level   300
    biological source   synthetic
    grade   FG
      Kosher
    reg. compliance   FDA 21 CFR (182.60)
      EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
    vapor density   4.7 (vs air)
    vapor pressure   <3 mmHg ( 14.4 °C)
      1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
    InChI Key   XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-SNVBAGLBSA-N
    assay   ≥95%
    optical activity   [α]20/D −90 to -61°, neat (angular)
    expl. lim.   6.1 %
    refractive index   n20/D 1.471 (lit.)
    bp   175-177 °C (lit.)
    density   0.844 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
    Documentation   see Safety & Documentation for available documents
    Organoleptic   herbaceous; camphoraceous; pine
    food allergen   no known allergens