Name | limonene |
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Synonyms |
Cyclohexene, 4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl-
EINECS 227-815-6 p-mentha-1,8-diene (±)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene Mentha-1,8-diene, DL 4-(1-methylethenyl)-1-methyl-cyclohexene Methyl-4-isopropenyl-1-cyclohexene Limonene, dl- Methyl-4-isopropenylcyclohexene (±)-Limonene Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)- Dipanol DL-p-mentha-1,8-diene p-Mentha-1,8-diene, (±)- Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene Unitene (±)-(RS)-limonene Depanol a-limonene p-menth-1,8-diene Nesol MFCD00001558 1-Methyl-4-methylethenylcyclohexene Mentha-1,8-diene α-Limonene Cinen Eulimen limonene, (±)-isomer 4-Isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene dycom Ciene Limonene Limonene, (±)- Cinene 1,8-p-Mentadiene 1-methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohexene p-Mentha-1,8-diene, DL- |
Description | Limonene is a monoterpene in citrus peel oil. A popular disinfectant and food preservative. Antimicrobial activities[1]. Anti-proliferative activities[2]. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect[3]. |
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Target |
Bacterial[1] |
In Vitro | Acute toxicity to limonene is largely due to the common oxidation product limonene-hydroperoxide. The mutant protein AhpCL177Q 35 is able to alleviate this toxicity by reducing the hydroperoxide to a more benign compound[1]. Limonene exerts anti-proliferative action on a lymphoma cell line without modifying normal lymphocyte viability[2]. |
In Vivo | Limonene (50-100 mg/kg) exerts gastroprotection through local mucosal defense mechanisms, such as increasing the mucus production, modulation of the oxidative stress and inflammatory response and inhibition of Nf-κb expression[3]. |
References |
Density | 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 |
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Boiling Point | 175.4±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point | -84--104 °C |
Molecular Formula | C10H16 |
Molecular Weight | 136.234 |
Flash Point | 42.8±0.0 °C |
Exact Mass | 136.125198 |
LogP | 4.45 |
Vapour density | 4.7 (vs air) |
Vapour Pressure | 1.5±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
Index of Refraction | 1.468 |
Stability | Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Water Solubility | <1 g/100mL |
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
HEALTH HAZARD DATAACUTE TOXICITY DATA
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Symbol |
GHS02, GHS07, GHS09 |
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Signal Word | Warning |
Hazard Statements | H226-H315-H317-H410 |
Precautionary Statements | P273-P280-P501 |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter |
Hazard Codes | Xi:Irritant;N:Dangerousfortheenvironment; |
Risk Phrases | R10;R38;R43;R50/53 |
Safety Phrases | S24-S37-S60-S61 |
RIDADR | UN 2052 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | OS8350000 |
Packaging Group | III |
Hazard Class | 3 |
HS Code | 2942000000 |
Precursor 9 | |
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DownStream 10 | |
HS Code | 2942000000 |
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