D-Limonene
SKU: 02155234-CF
D-Limonene
Application Notes
D-Limonene is a Chiral intermediate for natural product synthesis. It is used as a renewably based solvent in cleaning products.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Product synenthesis | solvent
| SKU | 02155234-CF |
| Alternate Names | 4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl-1-1cyclohexene; p-Mentha-1,8-diene; (R)-(+)-Limonene |
| Application Notes | D-Limonene is a Chiral intermediate for natural product synthesis. It is used as a renewably based solvent in cleaning products. |
| Auto Ignition | 237 deg C |
| Base Catalog Number | 155234 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 2204754 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Limonene is a cyclie terpene from Chinese medicinal herb essential oils used in the synthesis of carvone. Limonene may be used as a shrinking agent to dissolve polystyrene. Limonene may be used in various insecticidal and insect repellant applications. |
| Boiling Point | 348 to 349° F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992) |
| CAS # | 5989-27-5 |
| Density | 0.8411 at 68° F (NTP, 1992) |
| EC Number | 227-813-5 |
| Flash Point | 119° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Hazard Statements | H226-H315-H317-H410 |
| Melting Point | -142.4° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Formula | C10H16 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.238 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator , Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge, respirator filter |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.473(lit.) |
| RTECS Number | GW6360000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS02, GHS07, GHS09 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 67.1° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Density | 4.69 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm Hg at 57° F ; 5 mm Hg at 104.7° F; 10 mm Hg at 128.8° F (NTP, 1992) |