Dipentene

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONCAS NO.138-86-3FORMULAC10H16MOL WT.136.24H.S. CODE29021900SYNONYMS1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene; Monocyclic terpene hydrocarbons; TerpodienePHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESPHYSICAL STATEclear to pale yellow liquid with a lemon-like odorREFRACTIVE INDEX1.4750BOILING POINT170-180°CSPECIFIC GRAVITY0.856g/mL,liquid at 20° CFLASH POINT46 °CSolubility in waterPractically insolubleSTABILITYStable under normal conditionsGENERAL DESCRIPTION & APPLICATIONSDipentene is a terpene liquid found in various volatile oils such as cardamon, mace, nutmeg , turpentine oil. This term is also reffered to the racemic mixture of limonene. Dipentene is used as a solvent for resins, alkyds and waxes and to make paints, enamels, lacquers and polishes. It is used as a perfumery composition for soaps, personal care products and cosmetics. It is used as an intermediate for terpene resins, carvone, terylene, and rubber chemicals. It is used as an oils dispersant, metal dryer. It is used as a substitute for chlorinated solvents in degreasing metals for cleaning in the electronic industry and the printing industry. alpha-Limonene has been used as a gallstone solubilizer in pharmaceutical industry.SALES SPECIFICATIONAppearanceclear to pale yellow liquid with a lemon-like odorDISTILLATION RANGE170 - 190 C (92%)SPECIFIC GRAVITY0.850 - 0.875TRANSPORTATIONPACKINGin 145/175kgs/150kg net galvanized iron drum. 80drums/120drums per 20'ft container. Must be kept away from heat and flame.HAZARD CLASS3 (Packing group: III)UN NO.2052