l-Limonene (CAS 5989-54-8) — formula C10H16, molecular weight 136.13 g/mol; category food flavors.
l-Limonene (CAS 5989-54-8) is a food flavors. Its molecular formula C10H16 comprises 10 C, 16 H atoms. Its molecular weight is about 136.13 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around -74.3 °C, LogP about 4.57. Flavors are used to provide or enhance aroma in food and beverages, and must comply with food flavoring regulations. Widely used in beverages, confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 5989-54-8 |
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| Molecular Formula | C10H16 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.13 g/mol |
| Melting Point | -74.3 °C |
| LogP | 4.57 |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering |
| Category | Flavors |
Documented applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
l-Limonene is a flavoring compound with CAS registry number 5989-54-8 and molecular formula C10H16 (molecular weight 136.13 g/mol), belonging to the food flavors segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 5989-54-8
Its molecular formula C10H16 comprises 10 C, 16 H atoms.
Also known as: l-Limonene · (-)-柠檬烯
Category: food flavors
The CAS registry number of l-Limonene is 5989-54-8.
Molecular formula C10H16, molecular weight 136.13 g/mol.
It is also registered under: l-Limonene, (-)-柠檬烯.
Recorded applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
Category: Flavors.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for l-Limonene (CAS 5989-54-8), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 5989-54-8 |
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| PubChem CID | 439250 |
| Molecular formula | C10H16 |
| Molecular weight | 136.13 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | (4S)-1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene |
| InChIKey | XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-SNVBAGLBSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | 47MAJ1Y2NE |
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:15383 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.23 |
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| XLogP3 | 3.4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 0 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 136.125200510 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 136.125200510 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 0 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 10 |
| Melting Point | -74.3 °C |
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| Flash Point | 48 °C |
| Solubility | 0.0138 mg/mL at 25 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.44 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 4.57 |
(-)-Limonene; l-Limonene; beta-Limonene; Limonene, (-)-; Limonene, L-; P-Mentha-1,8-diene, (S)-(-)-; UNII-47MAJ1Y2NE; 47MAJ1Y2NE; Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, (S)-; EINECS 227-815-6; AI3-25390; EC 227-815-6; 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene, (S)-; RefChem:41455; 227-815-6; 5989-54-8
| Regulatory & Food Contact | EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents CIR / INCI: Cosmetics ingredient -> Base; Colorant; Conditioning/Emollient; Emulsifier; Flavor; Fragrance; Moisturizing/Hu |
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| Reported hazard statements | H226, H315, H317, H400, H410, H304 (88.2%) |
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H226: Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
l-Limonene is identified by CAS 5989-54-8, molecular formula C10H16 and molecular weight 136.13 g/mol. UNII 47MAJ1Y2NE; ChEBI 15383; InChIKey XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-SNVBAGLBSA-N. Melting Point: -74.3 °C; Flash Point: 48 °C; Solubility: 0.0138 mg/mL at 25 °C.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: (-)-柠檬烯