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

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only