Limonene

C₁₀H₁₆

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

CAS: 5989-27-5

अवलोकन

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.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 16 1.0080
Carbon C 10 12.0110

मूलीय संरचना

H
11.8%
C
88.2%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer upon oxidation

Structure

SMILES

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

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
liquid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
136.23 g/mol
घनत्व
0.8410 g/cm³
गलनांक
-74.4 °C
क्वथनांक
176.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

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).