D-LIMONENE
D-Limonene is a clear, colorless liquid with a faint citrus odor, used extensively in flavoring, fragrance, and industrial applications. It is primarily utilized as a solvent and cleaning agent and is known for its low toxicity and environmental safety. D-Limonene is employed as a non-toxic solvent in oleochemical, wax, resin, paint, and glue industries, in analytical chemistry, and in the extraction of lipids from microalgae. D-Limonene functions clinically to dissolve cholesterol-containing gallstones and to relieve gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and heartburn. The product has a minimum purity of 92% and a specific gravity of 0.839-0.845 at 25°C.
- Low Toxicity
- Environmentally safe
- Versatile solvent
- High purity
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- D-Limonene
- CAS number(s)
- 5989-27-5
- EC number
- 227-813-5
- Molecular formula
- C10H16
- InChI key
- XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- INCI name
- D-Limonene
- Synonyms
- Orange Terpenes, (+)-Limonene, (R)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene, 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene
Technical specifications
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Physical State | Liquid | - |
| Appearance | Clear | - |
| Color | Colorless | - |
| Odor | Citrus | - |
| Specific Gravity | 0.842 | - |
| Dynamic viscosity | Water Thin | - |
| Flash Point | >45 | °C |
| Evaporation Rate | 0.2 (Butyl acetate = 1) | - |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water | - |
| VOC Content | 100 | % |
| Density | 7.02 | lb/gal |
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Appearance | Clear, water white | - | - |
| - | Purity | 92 (min.) | % | by G.C. |
| - | Kauri-Butanol Number | 67 | - | - |
| at 25 °C | Specific Gravity | 0.839-0.845 | g/cm³ | - |
| at 20 °C | Refractive Index | 1.4690 - 1.4740 | - | - |
- Product groups
- D’LimoneneSolvents
- Applications
- Wood coatingsMetal coatingsConfectioneryBaked goodsBeauty productsSurface cleanersDairy productsGeneral coatings
- Functions
- CleanerDegreasing agentSolvent
- Market segments
- Decorative materials & finishesFlavors & FragrancesIndustrial cleaning productsSkin care productsSpecialty chemicals
Documents
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Specifications & performance data
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety information & handling