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(R)-(+)-Limonene, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Chiral building block. Biodegradable solvent. Limonene is used as a solvent for filament-fused 3D printing, in cosmetic products, as a fragrance and as a biofuel. It is useful to promote weight loss, prevent cancer, treat cancer and treat bronchitis. It also finds use in foods, beverages, chewing gum, as a flavoring agent and a shrinking agent to dissolve polystyrene. It acts as a chiral intermediate for natural product synthesis.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Limonene is used as a solvent for filament-fused 3D printing, in cosmetic products, as a fragrance and as a biofuel. It is useful to promote weight loss, prevent cancer, treat cancer and treat bronchitis. It also finds use in foods, beverages, chewing gum, as a flavoring agent and a shrinking agent to dissolve polystyrene. It acts as a chiral intermediate for natural product synthesis and as an insect repellant.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol,chloroform,ether and carbondisulfide.Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store in a cool place.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -74°C |
Density | 0.841 |
Boiling Point | 177°C to 178°C |
Flash Point | 48°C (118°F) |
Odor | Fruit-like |
Refractive Index | 1.473 |
Quantity | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN2052 |
Beilstein | 2204754 |
Merck Index | 14,5493 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H304-H315-H317-H319 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226-H315-H317 Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P272-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: DIPENTENE |
EINECSNumber | 227-813-5 |
RTECSNumber | GW6360000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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