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Limonene

A naturally-occurring class of MONOTERPENES which occur as a clear colorless liquid at room temperature. Limonene is the major component in the oil of oranges which has many uses, including as flavor and fragrance. It is recognized as safe in food by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Year introduced: 2019(1969)

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.392.368.367.211.500, D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.437, D02.455.849.575.157.250

MeSH Unique ID: D000077222

Registry Number: 9MC3I34447

Entry Terms:

  • 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene
  • Dipentene
  • 4-Mentha-1,8-diene
  • 4 Mentha 1,8 diene
  • Limonene, (+-)-
  • (+)-Limonene
  • Limonene, (R)-isomer
  • (+)-(R)-4-isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene
  • (R)-4-isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene
  • (4R)-1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene
  • (D)-Limonene
  • (R)-(+)-Limonene
  • d-Limonene
  • d Limonene
  • Limonene, (+)-
  • Limonene, (+-)-isomer
  • Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, (4R)-
  • Limonene, (S)-isomer
  • (-)-Limonene
  • (4S)-1-methyl-4-isopropenylcyclohex-1-ene
  • AISA 5203-L (+)Limonene

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