dextro-limonene
D-limonene
Identification
| Name | dextro-limonene |
| IUPAC | (4R)-1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene |
| EINECS | 227-813-5 |
| FDA UNII | GFD7C86Q1W |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H16 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.23752000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00062991 |
| Nikkaji Number | J9.591E |
| CoE Number | 491 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1326 D-limonene |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 01.045 D-limonene |
| FEMA Number | 2633 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 5989-27-5 ; D-LIMONENE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 182 -- SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 96.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | Yes |
| Specific Gravity | 0.83800 to 0.84300 @ 25.00 °C., 0.83700 to 0.84500 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 6.973 to 7.015 |
| Pounds per Gallon - est. | 6.965 to 7.031 |
| Refractive Index | 1.47100 to 1.47700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Optical Rotation | +87.00 to +102.00 |
| Melting Point | -96.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 175.00 to 177.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 5.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.198000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
| Vapor Density | 4.7 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 117.00 °F. TCC ( 47.22 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 4.570 |
| Shelf Life | 12.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. store under nitrogen., store under nitrogen. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | fragrance |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 100.00 %. Sweet, citrus and peely citric, lively, nuances of tangerine, celery and lemon oil harsh terpene citrusy fruity orange berry tarty Fresh light and sweet citrusy odor with strong resemblance to Orange peel oil ORANGE, FRESH, SWEET, CITRIC
|
| Odor sample from | CA Aromatics Company Inc. |
| Taste Description |
at 30.00 ppm. citrus, fruity, orange, berry flavor, tar-like
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Human Experience | 4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 [sex: M] > 5000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)\nBEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)', 'PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| IFRA Critical Effect | Dermal sensitization |
| IFRA Other Specification | < 20 mmoles / L of peroxides |
| fragrance material specification | d-, l-and dl-Limonene and natural products containing substantial amounts of it, should only be used when the level of peroxides is kept to the lowest practical level, for instance by adding antioxidants at the time of production. Such products should have a peroxide value of less than 20 millimoles peroxides per liter, determined according to the FMA method, which can be downloaded from the IFRA website (see Analytical Methods). |
| Recommendation for dextro-limonene usage levels up to | 20.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 34000.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 12726.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Threshold of Concern | 1800 (μg/person/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | 48.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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