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(S)-(-)-Limonene, 97%

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Description

CAS: 5989-54-8 | C10H16 | 136.238 g/mol

(S)-(-)-Limonene is used to inhibit the proliferation of colon cancer cells. It is also used in artificial essential oils in order to produce (+)-carvone. It is an active component of turpentine. Further, it is used in flavorings, fragrances, and cosmetics. It finds application as a solvent and wetting agent. In addition to this it is used to produce resins.

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.

Applications
(S)-(-)-Limonene is used to inhibit the proliferation of colon cancer cells. It is also used in artificial essential oils in order to produce (+)-carvone. It is an active component of turpentine. Further, it is used in flavorings, fragrances, and cosmetics. It finds application as a solvent and wetting agent. In addition to this it is used to produce resins.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible strong oxidizing agents, acids, strong bases and peroxides.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 5989-54-8
Molecular Formula C10H16
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 136.238
MDL Number MFCD00001558
InChI Key XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-SNVBAGLBSA-N
Synonym --limonene, l-limonene, s---limonene, s-limonene, --4s-limonene, --s-limonene, s-p-mentha-1,8-diene, unii-47maj1y2ne, 4s-limonene, p-mentha-1,8-diene, s--
PubChem CID 439250
ChEBI CHEBI:15383
IUPAC Name (4S)-1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene
SMILES CC1=CCC(CC1)C(=C)C

Specifications

Melting Point -74°C
Density 0.844
Boiling Point 175°C to 177°C
Flash Point 48°C (118°F)
Refractive Index 1.472
Quantity 250 g
UN Number UN2052
Beilstein 2323991
Merck Index 14,5493
Solubility Information Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Optical Rotation −90° (c=10 in Ethanol)
Formula Weight 136.23
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material (S)-(-)-Limonene
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H226-H304-H315-H317-H319-H335
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 227-815-6
RTECSNumber OS8350000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
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