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LIMONENE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C10H16
formula, see observation
DEF

A widely distributed optically active terpene, closely related to isoprene, [that is used in] flavoring, fragrance and perfume materials, [as a] solvent, [a] wetting agent [and in] resin manufacture.

OBS

It occurs naturally in both [dextrogyre (+)] and [levogyre (-)] forms. The racemic mixture [(±)] of the two isomers is known as dipentene.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H16

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H16
formula, see observation
DEF

[...] hydrocarbure terpénique [...] très répandu dans le règne végétal [se présentant sous la forme d'un] liquide à odeur de citron [et] employé comme solvant et agent mouillant.

OBS

[On distingue] le limonène dextrogyre [(+)], l'antipode lévogyre [(-) et le mélange racémique [(±)].

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H16

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H16
formula, see observation
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