(S)-(−)-Limonene
SIAL/62128 - analytical standard
Synonym: (−)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene; (−)-Carvene; (S)
CAS Number: 5989-54-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H16
Molecular Weight: 136.23
EC Number: 227-815-6
MDL Number: MFCD00001558
Linear Formula: C10H16
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
| assay | ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC) |
| bp | 175-177 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.844 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| expl. lim. | 6.1 % |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9 |
| InChI key | XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-SNVBAGLBSA |
| optical activity | [α]20/D −94±4°, c = 10% in ethanol |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| n |
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| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | CC(=C)[C@H]1CCC(C)=CC1 |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable | |
| vapor density | 4.7 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <3 mmHg ( 14.4 °C) |
| 1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
| Symbol | ![]() ![]() ![]() GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H304 - H317 - H400 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 + P331 - P302 + P352 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi,N |
| Risk Statements | 10-38-43-50/53 |
| Safety Statements | 24-37-60-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 2052 3 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 123.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 51 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC) |
| bp | 175-177 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.844 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |





