Chemical Name: L-Limonene
CAS No.: 5989-54-8
Molecular Formula: C10H16
Molecular Weight: 136.23
Sample: available
L-Limonene CAS 5989-54-8
Description
L-Limonene Details
Chemical Name: L-Limonene
CAS No.: 5989-54-8
Molecular Formula: C10H16
Molecular Weight: 136.23
Assay: 95%
Structural formula: 
Sample: available
Typical Properties
| Test item | Specification | Result |
| Appearance | Colorless oily liquid | Qualified |
| Scent and Taste | Aroma of lemon or fresh flowers | Qualified |
| Relative Density (21℃) | 0.7100 – 0.9800 | 0.844 |
| Refractive Index | 1.3550 – 1.5900 | 1.4712 |
| Optical Rotation | -94° — -130° | -99.5° |
| Boiling Point | 175 – 177℃ (101.72kPa) | 176℃ (101.72kPa) |
| Flash Point | 48.3℃ | 48.3℃ |
| Solubility | Miscible with ethanol, slightly soluble in glycerol, insoluble in water and propylene glycol | Qualified |
| Content | ≥95% | 95. 10% |
| Conclusion: | The results conforms with enterprise standards | |
General Information:
L-Limonene is widely present in the essential oils of various plants, especially in the peels of citrus
fruits like lemons, oranges, and grapefruits. It is a colorless to light yellow transparent liquid with a
lemon – like aroma.
Usage:
Spices and Flavors
-Due to its fresh lemon – like aroma, L-Limonene is widely used in industries such as food,
beverages, cosmetics, and detergents. It serves as an additive for spices and flavors, enhancing
product fragrance and improving the odor.
Solvent:
– It is an excellent organic solvent with strong solvency, good volatility, and is non – toxic and
harmless. It can substitute traditional organic solvents and be applied in areas such as coatings,
inks, and adhesives, helping to enhance product performance and quality while lessening
environmental pollution.
Medical Field:
-Research shows that L-Limonene has certain medicinal values, such as antioxidant, anti –
inflammatory, and anti – tumor biological activities. It can also be used as an excipient in
pharmaceutical preparations to improve the solubility and stability of drugs.
Other Applications:
L-Limonene can be used to prepare other organic compounds, for example, in the synthesis
of fragrances like citronellal and menthol. In the agricultural field, it can serve as a natural
insecticide and repellent, repelling and inhibiting some pests.
Package and Storage :
175kg/193kg Galvanized iron drum or 800kg IBC drum.
Store it in a warehouse with good ventilation, keep it away from fire sources, heat sources,
oxidants and direct sunlight to prevent fires and chemical reactions.