Limonene

C₁₀H₁₆

IUPAC: (R)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohex-1-ene

CAS: 5989-27-5

Overview

Limonene is a cyclic terpene responsible for the citrus scent of orange and lemon peels. It is widely used as a fragrance, solvent, and green cleaning agent.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 16 1.0080
Carbon C 10 12.0110

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×16
11.8%
C
Carbon ×10
88.2%

Uses

  • • Citrus fragrance
  • • Green solvent
  • • Cleaning products
  • • Food flavoring

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Over 70,000 tonnes of limonene are produced from citrus peel waste annually

Safety

  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer upon oxidation

Structure

SMILES

CC1=CCC(CC1)C(=C)C

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
136.23 g/mol
Density
0.8410 g/cm³
Melting Point
-74.4 °C
Boiling Point
176.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
136.1252
XLogP
3.4
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
163.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Limonene?
Limonene (C₁₀H₁₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (R)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohex-1-ene.
What is the molecular weight of Limonene?
Limonene has a molar mass of 136.23 g/mol.
What state is Limonene at room temperature?
Limonene is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Limonene organic or inorganic?
Limonene is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Limonene?
Limonene (C₁₀H₁₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).