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(S)-(-)-Limonene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Catalog number L13244.30
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250 g
Price (USD)/ Each
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87.70 Save 9.05 (10%)
(S)-(-)-Limonene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberL13244.30
Price (USD)/ Each
78.65
Online exclusive
87.70 Save 9.05 (10%)
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS5989-54-8
IUPAC Name(4S)-1-methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-1-ene
Molecular FormulaC10H16
InChI KeyXMGQYMWWDOXHJM-SNVBAGLBSA-N
SMILESCC(=C)[C@H]1CCC(C)=CC1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)Clear colorless
FormLiquid
Assay (GC)≥96.0%
Optical Rotation-85? ? 15? (c = 10 in ethanol)
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
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(S)-(-)-Limonene is used to inhibit the proliferation of colon cancer cells. It is also used in artificial essential oils in order to produce (+)-carvone. It is an active component of turpentine. Further, it is used in flavorings, fragrances, and cosmetics. It finds application as a solvent and wetting agent. In addition to this it is used to produce resins.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
(S)-(-)-Limonene is used to inhibit the proliferation of colon cancer cells. It is also used in artificial essential oils in order to produce (+)-carvone. It is an active component of turpentine. Further, it is used in flavorings, fragrances, and cosmetics. It finds application as a solvent and wetting agent. In addition to this it is used to produce resins.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible strong oxidizing agents, acids, strong bases and peroxides.
(S)-(-)-Limonene is used to inhibit the proliferation of colon cancer cells. It is also used in artificial essential oils in order to produce (+)-carvone. It is an active component of turpentine. Further, it is used in flavorings, fragrances, and cosmetics. It finds application as a solvent and wetting agent. In addition to this it is used to produce resins.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible strong oxidizing agents, acids, strong bases and peroxides.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Molina, G.; Bution, M. L.; Bicas, J. L.; Dolder, M. A. H.; Pastore, G. M. Comparative study of the bioconversion process using R-(+)- and S-(-)-limonene as substrates for Fusarium oxysporum 152B. Food Chem. 2015, 174, 606-613.
- Willrodt, C.; Karande, R.; Schmid, A.; Julsing, M. K. Guiding efficient microbial synthesis of non-natural chemicals by physicochemical properties of reactants. Curr. Opin. Biotechnol. 2015, 35, 52-62.