CAS No. 5989-54-8
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(S)-(−)-Limonene
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| CAS Number | 5989-54-8 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C10H16 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 136.23 | |
| SMILES | CC1=CCC(CC1)C(=C)C |
(S)-(-)-Limonene is a natural monoterpene that exhibits marked antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities. It modulates pain signaling pathways to inhibit both neurogenic and inflammatory pain responses in animal models. Through the reduction of nociceptive signaling and inflammatory mediator production, (S)-(-)-limonene significantly attenuates chemical- and heat-induced pain phenotypes, serving as a bio-active natural terpene with potential analgesic properties. [1]
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
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Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.