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(R)-(+)-Limonene

purum, ≥96.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

Synonym(s):

(+)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene, (+)-Carvene, (R)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl-1-cyclohexene

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
5989-27-5
Molecular Weight:
136.23
EC Number:
227-813-5
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
329759708
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2204754
MDL number:
MFCD00062991
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vapor density

4.7 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<3 mmHg ( 14.4 °C)

grade

purum

assay

≥96.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

form

liquid

optical activity

[α]20/D +112±3°, c = 10% in ethanol

expl. lim.

6.1 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.473

bp

176-177 °C (lit.)

density

0.842 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(=C)[C@@H]1CCC(C)=CC1

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

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

123.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

51 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Cedric S Graebin et al.
European journal of medicinal chemistry, 45(4), 1524-1528 (2010-02-02)
The synthesis and in vitro activity of R(+)-Limonene derivatives against Leishmania and Trypanosoma cruzi strains are reported. Seven compounds have shown better in vitro activity against Leishmania (V.)braziliensis than the standard drug pentamidine. Additionally, we have identified two promising new
W G Flamm et al.
Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP, 13(1), 70-86 (1991-02-01)
The monoterpene d-limonene is a naturally occurring chemical which is the major component in oil of orange. Currently, d-limonene is widely used as a flavor and fragrance and is listed to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in food by
Bharat B Aggarwal et al.
Biochemical pharmacology, 71(10), 1397-1421 (2006-03-28)
While fruits and vegetables are recommended for prevention of cancer and other diseases, their active ingredients (at the molecular level) and their mechanisms of action less well understood. Extensive research during the last half century has identified various molecular targets
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