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d-Limonene
AKA “Limonene, Citrus Terpene, Limonene Also Known As: (+)-Limonene”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
d-Limonene
AKA: Citrus Terpene, Limonene Also Known As: (+)-Limonene
Essential Oil · Fragrance | Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Formula
C10H16
Mol. Weight
136.23
CAS #
5989-27-5
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. D-limonene is derived from citrus fruit peels, particularly oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. It is extracted through cold-pressing or steam distillation of the fruit peel.
Function
Fragrance | Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning
Traditional Use
Extracted from citrus peels, this terpene has been used historically in traditional medicine and perfumery for its refreshing scent and potential antimicrobial properties. Widely used in natural cleaning and skincare products as a fragrance and solvent.
Best For
Target
General
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
Limonene Hydroperoxides.
Anton de Groot
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2019
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Oxidized limonene and oxidized linalool - concomitant con...
Johanna Bråred Christensson, Ann-Therese Karlberg, Klaus E Andersen, Magnus Bruze, Jeanne D Johansen, Begoña Garcia-Bravo + 4 more
Contact dermatitis, 2016
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Limonene and linalool hydroperoxides review: Pros and con...
Isabel A Ogueta, Johanna Brared Christensson, Elena Giménez-Arnau, Richard Brans, Mark Wilkinson, Luca Stingeni + 5 more
Contact dermatitis, 2022
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Aqueous Chlorination of D-Limonene.
Albert T Lebedev, Elena A Detenchuk, Tomas B Latkin, Mojca Bavcon Kralj, Polonca Trebše
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2022
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Limonene and linalool hydroperoxides review: Pros and con...
Isabel A Ogueta, Johanna Brared Christensson, Elena Giménez-Arnau, Richard Brans, Mark Wilkinson, Luca Stingeni + 5 more
Contact dermatitis, 2022
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Aqueous Chlorination of D-Limonene.
Albert T Lebedev, Elena A Detenchuk, Tomas B Latkin, Mojca Bavcon Kralj, Polonca Trebše
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2022
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Limonene and linalool hydroperoxides review: Pros and con...
Isabel A Ogueta, Johanna Brared Christensson, Elena Giménez-Arnau, Richard Brans, Mark Wilkinson, Luca Stingeni + 5 more
Contact dermatitis, 2022
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Aqueous Chlorination of D-Limonene.
Albert T Lebedev, Elena A Detenchuk, Tomas B Latkin, Mojca Bavcon Kralj, Polonca Trebše
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2022
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · CIR