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(S)-(-)-Limonene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L1324430
Description
(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
(S)-(-)-Limonene | |
-74°C | |
175°C to 177°C | |
C10H16 | |
MFCD00001558 | |
UN2052 | |
14,5493 | |
Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water. | |
−90° (c=10 in Ethanol) | |
(4S)-1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene | |
439250 | |
136.23 |
5989-54-8 | |
0.844 | |
48°C (118°F) | |
1.472 | |
250 g | |
2323991 | |
--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-- | |
XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-SNVBAGLBSA-N | |
CC1=CCC(CC1)C(=C)C | |
136.238 | |
CHEBI:15383 | |
97% |
Chemical Identifiers
5989-54-8 | |
136.238 | |
XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-SNVBAGLBSA-N | |
439250 | |
(4S)-1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene |
C10H16 | |
MFCD00001558 | |
--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-- | |
CHEBI:15383 | |
CC1=CCC(CC1)C(=C)C |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H226-H315-H317
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
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
H226-H304-H315-H317-H319-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: DIPENTENE
EINECSNumber : 227-815-6
RTECSNumber : OS8350000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only