(+)-LIMONENE 1 2-EPOXIDE

Chemical properties

(+)-LIMONENE 1 2-EPOXIDE is Colourless oil

The Uses of (+)-LIMONENE 1 2-EPOXIDE

(+)-LIMONENE 1 2-EPOXIDE, a common reagent used in the preparation of fragrant compounds.

The Uses of (+)-LIMONENE 1 2-EPOXIDE

Oxidized Limonene, a common reagent used in the preparation of fragrant compounds.

The Uses of (+)-LIMONENE 1 2-EPOXIDE

(+)-Limonene oxide (mixture of cis and trans) undergoes biocatalytic resolution in the presence of epoxide hydrolase to form enantiomerically pure cis- and trans-limonene oxides.

Definition

ChEBI: (4R)-limonene 1,2-epoxide is the (R)-enantiomer of limonene 1,2-epoxide. It derives from a hydride of a (4R)-limonene.

General Description

Limonene oxide, also known as limonene 1,2-epoxide, is a monoterpene that can be prepared from limonene. It has antinociceptive and antitumoral activities and is used in many products like food additives, cosmetics, and perfumes.