Limonene

C₁₀H₁₆

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

CAS: 5989-27-5

Übersicht

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.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 16 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×16
11,8%
C
Carbon ×10
88,2%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

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

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer upon oxidation

Structure

SMILES

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

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
136,23 g/mol
Dichte
0,8410 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-74,4 °C
Siedepunkt
176,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).