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... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Alicyclic > Cycloparaffins > Cyclohexanes > Cyclohexenes > Limonene
... > Polycyclic Compounds > Macrocyclic Compounds > Cycloparaffins > Cyclohexanes > Cyclohexenes > Limonene
... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Alicyclic > Cycloparaffins > Cyclohexanes > Cyclohexane Monoterpenes > Limonene
... > Polycyclic Compounds > Macrocyclic Compounds > Cycloparaffins > Cyclohexanes > Cyclohexane Monoterpenes > Limonene
... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Terpenes > Monoterpenes > Cyclohexane Monoterpenes > Limonene

Preferred term

Limonene  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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).

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene
  • 47MAJ1Y2NE
  • 4-Mentha-1,8-diene
  • 9MC3I34447
  • Dipentene
  • GFD7C86Q1W
  • Limonene, (+-)-

Allowable Qualifier(s)

In other languages

  • Limonène

    French

  • 47MAJ1Y2NE
  • 9MC3I34447
  • Dipentène
  • GFD7C86Q1W

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-NKZM37QW-G

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