Limonene

C₁₀H₁₆

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

CAS: 5989-27-5

Ikhtisar

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.

Komposisi

Unsur	Simbol	Atom	Massa Atom
Hydrogen	H	16	1,0080
Carbon	C	10	12,0110

Komposisi Elemental

Hydrogen ×16

11,8%

Carbon ×10

88,2%

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

⚠ Skin sensitizer upon oxidation

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis: organic
Keadaan: liquid
Massa Molar: 136,23 g/mol
Kerapatan: 0,8410 g/cm³
Titik Lebur: -74,4 °C
Titik Didih: 176,0 °C
Kelarutan: insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 136,1252
XLogP: 3,4
TPSA: 0,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 0
Rotatable Bonds: 1
Heavy Atoms: 10
Complexity: 163,0

Senyawa Terkait

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).