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| CAS No.: | 5989-27-5 |
| Formula: | C10h16 |
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Basic Information
Product Name: D-limonene, (+)-Limonene.
Chemical Formula: C10H16.
Molecular Weight: 136.23.
Appearance: Colorless to nearly colorless oily liquid.
Odor: Pleasant citrusy orange aroma.
Melting Point: -75 to -73°C.
Boiling Point: 176-177°C.
Density: Relative density of approximately 0.84.
Solubility: Miscible with ethanol and most non-volatile oils; slightly soluble in glycerol; insoluble in water and propylene glycol.
Chemical Properties
Stability: Generally stable, but can oxidize into carvone and carveol under the influence of air and moisture, leading to deterioration.
Reactivity: Contains carbon-carbon double bonds, enabling addition reactions, oxidation reactions, polymerization reactions, etc.
Sources
Natural Extraction: Mainly derived from plants, especially the peels of citrus fruits (e.g., oranges, lemons, grapefruits). Typically, 3-5 pounds of essential oil can be extracted from 1 ton of fruit, with approximately 90% being (+)-limonene.
Chemical Synthesis: Can also be prepared via chemical synthesis, such as using turpentine as a raw material through a series of chemical reactions.
Application Fields
Fragrance Industry: A key component in the fragrance industry, widely used in synthetic flavorings and fragrances. It serves as the base for citrus fruit scents and is commonly used in perfumes, aromas, and daily chemical products.
Food Industry: Used as a food additive to enhance the aroma and flavor of foods, such as in baked goods and fruit juices, to improve sensory experience.
Cosmetics Industry: Used as an essential oil ingredient in cosmetic formulations to enhance fragrance, improve product stability, prevent microbial growth, and provide antioxidant properties to delay oxidation and deterioration.
Pharmaceutical Field: Can be used as an ingredient in topical ointments for treating skin diseases such as dermatitis and eczema.
Pesticide Field: Its green and environmentally friendly properties make it a potential raw material for biopesticides, expected to replace traditional chemical pesticides and reduce environmental pollution.
Other Fields: Used as an organic solvent for dissolving resins, paints, inks, etc.; also used in the preparation of polymers, such as shrinkage agents for polystyrene.
| Liquid products | Drum of 5kg ,10 kg ,25 kg ,50 kg 200 kg ,250 kg . 1000 kg IBC drum. TANK with 20 tons ,25 tons . |
| Solid products | Bag of 1 kg ,2 kg ,5 kg ,25 kg ,500kg ,1000 kg . Drum of 25 kg and 50 kg. |
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Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.
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