17763

(+)-Limonene 1,2-epoxide

mixture of cis/trans-isomers, ≥97.0% (sum of isomers, GC)

• Synonym(s): (+)-Limonene epoxide, (+)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene 1,2-epoxide, (4R)-1,2-Epoxy-p-menth-8-ene, (4R)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl-1-cyclohexene 1,2-epoxide
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₆O
• CAS Number: 203719-54-4
• Molecular Weight: 152.23
• Beilstein: 80231
• MDL number: MFCD00074770
• UNSPSC Code: 12352005
• PubChem Substance ID: 57647614
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: ≥97.0% (sum of isomers, GC)
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.467
• density: 0.930 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CC(=C)[C@@H]1CCC2(C)OC2C1
• InChI: 1S/C10H16O/c1-7(2)8-4-5-10(3)9(6-8)11-10/h8-9H,1,4-6H2,2-3H3/t8-,9?,10?/m1/s1
• InChI key: CCEFMUBVSUDRLG-XNWIYYODSA-N

Description

General description

(+)-Limonene 1,2-epoxide, a monoterpene that can be prepared from (+)-limonene. It shows potent antinociceptive and antitumoral activity and is mainly used as a building block in synthesis of pharmaceutical products, perfumes, cosmetics and food additives.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 149.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 65 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves