Limonene [limonen]

topical
4
Terms

(+)-limonen
(R)-enantiomer
1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyklohexen
D-limonen
dipenten

 

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

Definition

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).

DUI
D000077222 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0051997
History note
2019(1969)
Public note
2019; LIMONENE was indexed under TERPENES and CYCLOHEXENES 1969-2018

D Chemicals and Drugs
D02.455 Hydrocarbons 139
D02.455.426 Hydrocarbons, Cyclic 24
D02.455.426.392 Hydrocarbons, Alicyclic 1
D02.455.426.392.368 Cycloparaffins 6
D02.455.426.392.368.367 Cyclohexanes 55
D02.455.426.392.368.367.211 Cyclohexane Monoterpenes 1
D02.455.426.392.368.367.211.500 Limonene 4
D02.455.426.392.368.367.211.750 Menthol 18
D02.455.426.392.368.367.379 Cyclohexenes 5
D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.249 Carotenoids 236
D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.374 Chorismic Acid 1
D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.437 Limonene 4
D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.500 Oseltamivir 52
D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.750 Shikimic Acid 4
D02.455.849 Terpenes 139
D02.455.849.575 Monoterpenes 47
D02.455.849.575.157 Cyclohexane Monoterpenes 1
D02.455.849.575.157.250 Limonene 4
D02.455.849.575.157.500 Menthol 18

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