Safety (MSDS) data for (R)-(+)-limonene

Synonyms: cajeputene, carvene, cinene, 4-isopropenyl-1-methyl-cyclohexene, (+)-4-isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene, D-limonene, d-(+)-limonene, (+)-R-limonene, d-p-mentha-1,8-diene, p-mentha-1,8-diene, refchole, (R)-1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene
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Molecular formula: C₁₀H₁₆
CAS No: 5989-27-5
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Physical data

Appearance: colorless liquid
Melting point:
Boiling point: 175.5 C
Vapour density: 4.7 (air = 1)
Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm^-3):
Flash point: 48 C
Explosion limits: 0.7 - 6.1%
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility:

Stability

Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

Harmful if swallowed. May act as a sensitizer by skin contact.

Toxicity data
ORL-RAT LD50 4400 mg kg^-1
IPR-RAT LD50 3600 mg kg^-1
IVN-RAT LD50 110 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 5600 mg kg^-1
IPR-MUS LD50 600 mg kg^-1
SKN-RBT LD50 > 5000 mg kg^-1
SCU-MUS LD50 3170 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
R22.

Transport information

Personal protection

Safety glasses, good ventilation, rubber gloves.