(±)-Limonene – 5 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
138-86-3
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
De Minimis - 2025 / 3

(±)-Limonene is a cyclic monoterpene that has been found in various plant oils and Cannabis and has antifungal activity.{42271,47017,47018,47019} It completely inhibits mycelial growth and aflatoxin B1 (Item No. 11293) production in A. flavus when used at concentrations of 500 and 250 ppm, respectively.{47017} (±)-Limonene also inhibits the growth of various additional fungi in vitro, including S. cerevisiae, R. glutinis, and K. thermotolerans (MICs = 500-4,000 μg/ml).{47019} It has been identified as a contact dermatitis allergen in honing oil, paint thinner, and turpentine.{47020,47021,47018} Formulations containing (±)-limonene have been used as fragrance and flavoring ingredients.  

 

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Description

A cyclic monoterpene that has been found in various plant oils and Cannabis and has antifungal activity; completely inhibits mycelial growth and aflatoxin B1 production in A. flavus at 500 and 250 ppm, respectively; inhibits the growth of various additional fungi in vitro, including S. cerevisiae, R. glutinis, and K. thermotolerans (MICs = 500-4,000 μg/ml); has been identified as a contact dermatitis allergen in honing oil, paint thinner, and turpentine


Formal name: 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-cyclohexene

Synonyms:  (±)-Dipentene|DL-Limonene|NSC 21446|NSC 844

Molecular weight: 136.2

CAS: 138-86-3

Purity: ≥95%

Formulation: An oil


Product Type|Biochemicals|Antifungals||Product Type|Biochemicals|Natural Products|Phytocannabinoids||Product Type|Biochemicals|Natural Products|Terpenes||Research Area|Immunology & Inflammation|Allergy