(R)-(+)-Limonene CAS 5989-27-5

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.5989-27-5
Molecular FormulaC10H16
Molecular Weight136.23 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-(+)-Limonene CAS 5989-27-5 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C10H16, (R)-(+)-Limonene contains an organic framework; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 136.23 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

(R)-(+)-Limonene (CAS 5989-27-5), molecular formula C10H16 and molecular weight 136.23 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures (R)-(+)-Limonene under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC10H16
Molecular Weight136.23 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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