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

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11307996	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L13244.18	50 g
11317996	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L13244.30	250 g

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5989-54-8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.238
• InChI Key: XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-SNVBAGLBSA-N
• PubChem CID: 439250
• IUPAC Name: (4S)-1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene

• Molecular Formula: C10H16
• MDL Number: MFCD00001558
• 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--
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15383
• SMILES: CC1=CCC(CC1)C(=C)C

Specifications

• CAS: 5989-54-8
• Density: 0.844
• Flash Point: 48°C (118°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.472
• UN Number: UN2052
• Merck Index: 14,5493
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
• Optical Rotation: −90° (c=10 in Ethanol)
• IUPAC Name: (4S)-1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene
• PubChem CID: 439250
• Formula Weight: 136.23
• Chemical Name or Material: (S)-(-)-Limonene

• Melting Point: -74°C
• Boiling Point: 175°C to 177°C
• Molecular Formula: C10H16
• MDL Number: MFCD00001558
• Beilstein: 2323991
• 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--
• InChI Key: XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-SNVBAGLBSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CCC(CC1)C(=C)C
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.238
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15383
• Percent Purity: 97%

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

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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