About this material
d Limonene is commonly used in Eau-de-colognes where it imparts wonderful fresh top notes of Citrus and Orange.
Adds lift to floral compositions; Jasmin, Lavender as well as Pine and Woody blends.
Modifier for Lime, Grapefruit and Orange.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Top note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
4 hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Fragrance development
Top note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity

C10H16
CAS-linked compound reference — (+)-Limonene
This compound record is linked to the explicitly recorded CAS number. It is not supplier confirmation of the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions or complete composition.
- Reference molecular weight
- 136.23 g/mol
- Reference IUPAC name
- (4R)-1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene
More compound properties
Computed and structural reference properties for the named compound. These are not measured supplier specifications or properties of a complete dilution, mixture or batch.
- XLogP (computed)
- 3.4
- Exact mass (Da)
- 136.125200510
- Monoisotopic mass (Da)
- 136.125200510
- Topological polar surface area (Ų)
- 0
- Complexity
- 163
- Formal charge
- 0
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 0
- Rotatable bonds
- 1
- Heavy atoms
- 10
- Isotope atoms
- 0
- Atom stereocentres
- 1
- Bond stereocentres
- 0
- Covalent units
- 1
- SMILES
- CC1=CC[C@@H](CC1)C(=C)C
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,10H,1,5-7H2,2-3H3/t10-/m0/s1
- InChIKey
- XMGQYMWWDOXHJM-JTQLQIEISA-N
Reference data checked 2026-10-27.
CAS 5989-27-5 · reference checked 2026-10-27.
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
European Union / Northern Ireland
- Limonene — Annex III entry 88; substance-group reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
- Limonene — Annex III entry 88; substance-group reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 5989-27-5 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Terpenic, Citrusy, Fruity, Orange, Berry, Tarty, Fresh, Light, Sweet, Peely |
| Odour strength | Medium |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest tracesListed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene, (4R)-1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene, Dextro Limonene, d-1-Methyl-4-isopropenyl-1-cyclohexene, d-p-Mentha-1,8(9)-diene, Limonene d pure 1-Methyl para iso propenyl-1-cyclohexene, d para Mentha-1,8-diene, d Limonene, Citrene, Carvene, Cajeputene |
| Supplier IFRA information | Catalogue copy mentions IFRA information, but no reviewed supplier-document record is available in this profile. No certificate, use limit or compliance status is confirmed. |
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H302 Harmful if swallowed.
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements:
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
- P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P333+P313 If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
- P330 Rinse mouth.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
Limonene
SPECIFICATION · CAS 138-86-3, 5989-27-5, 5989-54-8, 7705-14-8
Category 4 — fine fragrance: Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded.
All applicable specification, purity and other Standard conditions must also be met.
All IFRA categories and Standard conditions
| Category 1 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
|---|---|
| Category 2 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 3 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 4 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 5A | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 5B | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 5C | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 5D | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 6 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 7A | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 7B | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 8 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 9 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 10A | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 10B | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 11A | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 11B | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
| Category 12 | Individual Standard review required. No numeric reference recorded. |
CAS numbers (comment): The scope of this Standard includes, but is not limited to the CAS number(s) indicated above; any other CAS number(s) used to identify this fragrance ingredient should be considered in scope as well.
Contributions from other sources: See fragrance ingredient specification
Flavor use consideration: Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.
IFRA Standard type: SPECIFICATION
Intrinsic property driving the risk management measure: DERMAL SENSITIZATION
Specified ingredients: notes: Oxidation products of Limonene, especially hydroperoxides, have been demonstrated to be potent sensitizers. d-, l- and dl-Limonene and natural products containing substantial amounts of it, should only be used when the level of (hydro)peroxides is kept to the lowest practical level, for instance by adding antioxidants at the time of production. The addition of 0.1% BHT or α-Tocopherol for example has shown great efficiency. Such products should have a peroxide value of less than 20 millimoles per liter, determined according to the IFRA analytical method for the determination of the peroxide value, which can be downloaded from the IFRA website (www.ifrafragrance.org).
Amendment revised: 29
Existing creations deadline: Not applicable.
New creations deadline: Not applicable.
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.Fruit with its peel
With citrus and leafy contrastsExplore a fruit sketch that includes a suggestion of peel or leaf. Compare those accents separately against the fruity reference, noticing whether they create a fresher impression or pull the idea away from the fruit you imagined.
An orchard in bloom
With rose or another familiar flowerPlace the fruity direction beside a simple floral accord. Keep a flower-only comparison and assess whether the fruit reads as a supporting accent, a juicy centre or a separate note that needs a different setting.
Fruit and cream
With vanilla and soft wood directionsSketch a more rounded fruit idea with vanilla as one variation and soft wood as another. Compare sweetness and texture before combining both, leaving room for the original fruity character to remain identifiable in the study.








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