Limonene

C₁₀H₁₆

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

CAS: 5989-27-5

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 16 1.0080
Carbon C 10 12.0110

元素组成

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

用途

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

趣味知识

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer upon oxidation

Structure

SMILES

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

属性

类型
organic
状态
liquid
摩尔质量
136.23 g/mol
密度
0.8410 g/cm³
熔点
-74.4 °C
沸点
176.0 °C
溶解度
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

相关化合物

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).