Limonene Oxide

Description

Limonene Oxide · CAS 1195-92-2 · C10H16O. Boiling Point: 198º; Density: 0.926-0.936 (20 °C); LogP: 3.2.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	1195-92-2
PubChem CID	91496
Molecular formula	C10H16O
IUPAC name	1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane
FEMA number	4655
JECFA number	2145

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	152.23
XLogP3	2.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	152.120115130
Monoisotopic Mass	152.120115130
Topological Polar Surface Area	12.5
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	198º
Density	0.926-0.936 (20 °C)
LogP	3.2
Refractive Index	1.464-1.474

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid
• Colourless to pale yellow liquid; fresh clean citrus aroma
• Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
• Soluble (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flavoring Agents Fruit d-8-p-MENTHENE-1,2-EPOXIDE No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 974-JECFA 76
GHS notification summary	86% (98 / 114)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	86% (98 / 114)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (14%), H317 (12.3%), H335 (12.3%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• 2023: 1,000,000 - <5,000,000 lb
• 2022: 1,000,000 - <5,000,000 lb
• 2021: 1,000,000 - <5,000,000 lb
• 2020: 1,000,000 - <5,000,000 lb

Synonyms

Limonene oxide; 1195-92-2; 1-methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-; 4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; (+)-Limonene oxide; p-Menth-8-ene, 1,2-epoxy-; MFCD00005127; 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane; NSC12045; 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)-7-oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane; 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; 1-methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; 7-Oxabicyclo(4.1.0)heptane, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-; CCRIS 3763

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Limonene Oxide?

CAS 1195-92-2; molecular formula C10H16O; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Limonene Oxide known by?

Limonene oxide, 1195-92-2, 1-methyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane, 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, 4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane, (+)-Limonene oxide.

What is the regulatory status of Limonene Oxide?

Documented regulatory listings: FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent; Flavoring Agents; Fruit.

Is Limonene Oxide classified as hazardous?

86% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (98 of 114).

What are the key physical properties of Limonene Oxide?

Boiling Point: 198º; Density: 0.926-0.936 (20 °C); LogP: 3.2; Refractive Index: 1.464-1.474.

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