Compounds
Limonene
The citrus facet of frankincense, elemi and copal. Also the main component of orange peel oil.
| Role | monoterpene |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H16 |
| Molecular weight | 136.23 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene |
| XLogP | 3.4 |
| PubChem CID | 22311 |
| Safety | EU-listed allergen (oxidised form). |
Scent facets
- Citrus peel, orange, fresh.
Found in
Also called
- 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene
- RefChem:1055817
- LIMONENE
- Dipentene
- 138-86-3
- Cinene