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

Preferred term

Limonene  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene
  • 4 Mentha 1,8 diene
  • 4-Mentha-1,8-diene
  • Dipentene
  • Limonene, (+-)-

Scope note

  • 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).

History note

  • 2019(1969)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000077222

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