Limoneno

C₁₀H₁₆

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

CAS: 5989-27-5

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 16 1,0080
Carbono C 10 12,0110

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×16
11,8%
C
Carbono ×10
88,2%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer upon oxidation

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
136,23 g/mol
Densidad
0,8410 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-74,4 °C
Punto de ebullición
176,0 °C
Solubilidad
insoluble

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
136,1252
XLogP
3,4
TPSA
0,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Enlaces rotables
1
Átomos pesados
10
Complejidad
163,0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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