Dipentene, also called Limonene, which is a colourless liquid hydrocarbon classified as a cyclic terpene. The more common D isomer possesses a strong smell of oranges.

Suggested Application

Dipentene is used in chemical synthesis as a precursor to carvone and as a renewably based solvent in cleaning products.

Dipentine is used as a perfumery composition for soaps, personal care products and cosmetics.

Dipentene is used as an intermediate for terpene resins, carvone, terylene, and rubber chemicals.

Dipentine is used as an oils dispersant, metal dryer.

Dipentine is used as a substitute for chlorinated solvents in degreasing metals for cleaning in the electronic industry and the printing industry while it can also be used as starting material for the synthesis of terpene resin. alpha-Limonene has been used as a gallstone solubilizer in pharmaceutical industry.

Product Identification

Substance Name: Dipentene, Limonene

Chemical Name: p-Mentha-1,8-diene

CAS#: 138-86-3

EINECS#: 205-341-0

FEMA#: 2633

HS.CODE#: 294200

Molecular Formula: C10H16

Molecular Weight: 136.23

Sales Specifications

Appearance: Pale yellow clear liquid with odor of lemon

Distillation Range: 170C – 190C by 90% Min

Flash Point: 46C

Boiling Point: 175C – 176C

Melting Point: -74C

Refractive Index: 1.4600-1.4900

Specific Gravity: 0.856

Solubility: Insoluble in water

Packing

In 145/175kgs/150kg net galvanized iron drum.

80drums/120drums per 20'ft container.

Storage

• Store in cool place.
• Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
• Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.