l-Limonene – 80

CITRUS • ORANGE • MINTY • WOODY • CITRUS
100% • Not Assessed • ISO 16128 • Nature Identical

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

(S)-1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₆

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SYNONYM

(S)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Used in perfumery and citrus fragrances to give lift and freshness.
Combines excellently with other citrus notes such as bergamot, orange, lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit.

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OCCURRENCE IN NATURE

Found in several pine needle oils, cone oil of Abies alba,
some turpentine oils, star anise, peppermint, and spearmint.

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STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: Good
Fabric Softener (pH 3): Good
Antiperspirants (pH 3.5): Good
Toiletry Applications (pH 6): Good
Liquid Detergent (pH 9): Good
Soap (pH 10): Good
Powder Detergent (pH 11): Fair
Bleach (pH 14): Poor

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SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Fair
Dry Fabric: Poor
Wet Fabric: Fair
Hair: Fair

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TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: > 1
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

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BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Diffusive

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TYPICAL USE LEVEL

< 50 %

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TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point (°C): 53 °C
GC Purity: 97 % min as Limonene
CAS No.: 5989-54-8
CLogP: 4.83
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Molecular Weight: 136.24
Vapor Pressure: 193.00 Pa at 25 °C