Limonene

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Limonene is a colorless liquid aliphatic hydrocarbon classified as a cyclic monoterpene. It is a major component in the essential oils of citrus fruit peels and is commonly used in various industries due to its distinct fragrance and versatile properties. Limonene can be found naturally in a variety of plants, particularly citrus fruits, where it contributes to their characteristic scent.

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Names and Chemical Information[edit]

Limonene is known by several other names, including:

  • 1-Methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-1-ene
  • 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene
  • 4-Isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene
  • p-Menth-1,8-diene
  • Dipentene (racemic form)


Citrus
True species
Major hybrids
True and hybrid
cultivars
* Alemow
Citrons
Mandarin oranges


Types of terpenes and terpenoids (# of isoprene units)
Basic forms:
* Acyclic (linear, cis and trans forms)
  • Monocyclic (single ring)
  • Bicyclic (2 rings)
  • Iridoids (cyclopentane ring)
  • Iridoid glycosides (iridoids bound to a sugar)
  • Steroids (4 rings)
Hemiterpenoids (1)
Monoterpenes (C10H16)(2)
Monoterpenoids (2,modified)
Sesquiterpenoids (3)

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