Product overview
d-Limonene is a flavor and fragrance ingredient evaluated for Citrus flavor and fragrance creation, Bio-based cleaning and degreasing, Personal-care and household scent systems. Food, cosmetic, oral-care or household use requires the appropriate purity, odor profile, analytical specification, allergen review and destination-market authorization.
Function & Usage
- Build Detergency & Remove Soil
Supports wetting, detergency, grease removal, foam or soil suspension in suitable cleaning formulations. Typical uses: Citrus flavor and fragrance creation, Bio-based cleaning and degreasing, Personal-care and household scent systems.
- Provide Solvency, Carrying & Spreading
Provides solvency, carrying, spreading, evaporation or fixative performance according to the selected specialty material. Typical uses: Citrus flavor and fragrance creation, Bio-based cleaning and degreasing, Personal-care and household scent systems.
- Create Flavor & Modify Taste
Builds, reinforces or rounds a target flavor profile and can support taste masking according to the selected ingredient and approved use level. Typical uses: Citrus flavor and fragrance creation, Bio-based cleaning and degreasing, Personal-care and household scent systems.
- Design Fragrance & Aroma Profiles
Adds a defined citrus, floral, fruity, spicy, vanilla or fixative note to a fragrance accord, subject to odor and allergen evaluation. Typical uses: Citrus flavor and fragrance creation, Bio-based cleaning and degreasing, Personal-care and household scent systems.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Flavors, Fragrances & Essential Oils, Fine Chemicals, Food & Nutrition, Personal Care & Cosmetic, Detergent & Cleaning
- Subcategory:
- Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients
- CAS No.:
- 5989-27-5
- Form:
- Colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Content / Grade:
- Orange-terpene / flavor / fragrance grade; d-limonene 95%, 96% or ≥97%
- Applications:
- Citrus flavor and fragrance creation, Bio-based cleaning and degreasing, Personal-care and household scent systems, Specialty solvent applications
- Hazard / Transport:
- Flammable liquid and vapor, skin irritant and skin sensitizer; very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Oxidized limonene has greater sensitization concern. Common transport classification is UN 2319, Class 3, PG III; confirm the exact grade SDS and shipment rules.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed in compatible amber or lined packaging in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated place. Minimize air exposure and protect from heat, ignition sources, oxidizers and direct sunlight to limit oxidation and odor drift.