(S)-(-)-Limonene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5989-54-8
• Molecular Formula: C10H16
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.238
• MDL Number: MFCD00001558
• InChI Key: XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-SNVBAGLBSA-N
• Synonym: --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--
• PubChem CID: 439250
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15383
• IUPAC Name: (4S)-1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene
• SMILES: CC1=CCC(CC1)C(=C)C

• Melting Point: -74°C
• Density: 0.844
• Boiling Point: 175°C to 177°C
• Flash Point: 48°C (118°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.472
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2052
• Beilstein: 2323991
• Merck Index: 14,5493
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
• Optical Rotation: −90° (c=10 in Ethanol)
• Formula Weight: 136.23
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: (S)-(-)-Limonene

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