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(-)-Limonene  (Synonyms: (S)-(-)-Limonene)

Cat. No.: HY-Z0478 Purity: ≥95.0%
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(-)-Limonene ((S)-(-)-Limonene) is a monoterpene found in citrus plants like lemon, orange, and grape. (-)-Limonene can induce a mild bronchoconstrictive effect.

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(-)-Limonene Chemical Structure

(-)-Limonene Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 5989-54-8

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Description

(-)-Limonene ((S)-(-)-Limonene) is a monoterpene found in citrus plants like lemon, orange, and grape. (-)-Limonene can induce a mild bronchoconstrictive effect[1].

IC50 & Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

 

Molecular Weight

136.23

Formula

C10H16

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Appearance

Liquid

Color

Colorless to light yellow

SMILES

CC1=CC[C@@H](C(C)=C)CC1

Structure Classification
Initial Source
Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

4°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (734.05 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H2O : 50 mg/mL (367.03 mM; Need ultrasonic)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 7.3405 mL 36.7026 mL 73.4053 mL
5 mM 1.4681 mL 7.3405 mL 14.6811 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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In Vivo:

Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (18.35 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
  • Protocol 2

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: 2.5 mg/mL (18.35 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

    This protocol yields a suspended solution of 2.5 mg/mL. Suspended solution can be used for oral and intraperitoneal injection.

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.

For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  PBS

    Solubility: 50 mg/mL (367.03 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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This product has good water solubility, please refer to the measured solubility data in water/PBS/Saline for details.
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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
H2O / DMSO 1 mM 7.3405 mL 36.7026 mL 73.4053 mL 183.5132 mL
5 mM 1.4681 mL 7.3405 mL 14.6811 mL 36.7026 mL
10 mM 0.7341 mL 3.6703 mL 7.3405 mL 18.3513 mL
15 mM 0.4894 mL 2.4468 mL 4.8937 mL 12.2342 mL
20 mM 0.3670 mL 1.8351 mL 3.6703 mL 9.1757 mL
25 mM 0.2936 mL 1.4681 mL 2.9362 mL 7.3405 mL
30 mM 0.2447 mL 1.2234 mL 2.4468 mL 6.1171 mL
40 mM 0.1835 mL 0.9176 mL 1.8351 mL 4.5878 mL
50 mM 0.1468 mL 0.7341 mL 1.4681 mL 3.6703 mL
60 mM 0.1223 mL 0.6117 mL 1.2234 mL 3.0586 mL
80 mM 0.0918 mL 0.4588 mL 0.9176 mL 2.2939 mL
100 mM 0.0734 mL 0.3670 mL 0.7341 mL 1.8351 mL

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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