Limonene
(d- Limonene)CAS number: 5989-27-5
Synonyms: d-p-Mentha-1,8-diene; R(+)-Limonene; (+)-Carvene; (R)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl-1-cyclohexene
Industry claims used in: baked goods, frozen dairy desserts, meat products, soft candy, baked goods, candy, condiments, and beverages
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 4400 mg/kg; poison by IV route; mod. toxic by intraperitoneal route; mildly toxic by ingestion; skin irritant; experimental tumorigen, reproductive effects; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes