Limonene

A naturally-occurring class of MONOTERPENES which occur as a clear colorless liquid at room temperature. Limonene is the major component in the oil of oranges which has many uses, including as flavor and fragrance. It is recognized as safe in food by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Also Known As:

(+)- (R)- 4- isopropenyl- 1- methylcyclohexene; (+)-Limonene; (-)-Limonene; (4R)- 1- methyl- 4- (1- methylethenyl)cyclohexene; (4S)- 1- methyl- 4- isopropenylcyclohex- 1- ene; (D)-Limonene; (R)-(+)-Limonene; (R)-4-isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene; 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene; 4-Mentha-1,8-diene; AISA 5203-L (+)Limonene; Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, (4R)-; Dipentene; Limonene, (+)-; Limonene, (+-)-; Limonene, (+-)-isomer; Limonene, (R)-isomer; Limonene, (S)-isomer; d-Limonene; 4 Mentha 1,8 diene; d Limonene

Organic Chemicals: 140
- Hydrocarbons: 1726
  - Terpenes: 1531
    - Monoterpenes: 539
      - Cyclohexane Monoterpenes
        Limonene: 409
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 96
    - Alicyclic Hydrocarbons: 1
      - Cycloparaffins: 6
        Cyclohexanes: 3
        Cyclohexenes: 5
        Limonene: 409
        Cyclohexane Monoterpenes
        Limonene: 409

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