Limonene

C₁₀H₁₆

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

CAS: 5989-27-5

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 16 1.0080
Carbon C 10 12.0110

원소 구성

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

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer upon oxidation

Structure

SMILES

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

성질

유형
organic
상태
liquid
몰 질량
136.23 g/mol
밀도
0.8410 g/cm³
녹는점
-74.4 °C
끓는점
176.0 °C
용해도
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

관련 화합물

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).