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Description
- It may be used in assays to quantify limonin in citrus products.
- It may also be used in other assays as a control, standard, or competitor or in studies on the physiology, metabolism, and biosynthesis of limonin.
- It is a natural compound found in grapefruit and other citrus seeds.
- IT is a triterpenoid aglycone that is a bitter principle of citrus fruits.
- It has been shown to inhibit chemically induced carcinogenesis and demonstrates anti feedant properties.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 298°C to 300°C (literature) |
| Color | White |
| Loss on Drying | 0.0038 |
| Quantity | 50 mg |
| Synonym | Limonoic acid 3, 19:16,17 dilactone |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water, ether; soluble in alcohol,glacial acetic acid. |
| Physical Form | Crystalline Powder |
| Grade | 0.999 |
Safety and Handling
| storageNote1 | Store at+4°C. |
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