Limonene: a versatile chemical of the bioeconomy

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Dec 18;50(97):15288-96. doi: 10.1039/c4cc06147k. Epub 2014 Oct 24.

Abstract

(+)-Limonene is a renewable chemical with numerous and growing applications. Its traditional uses such as flavor, fragrance and green solvent are rapidly expanding to include its utilization as a platform chemical, extraction solvent for natural products and an active agent for functionalized products. We anticipate that the expansion in uses for limonene will translate into increasing production and use of this relevant natural product, especially for advanced applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biological Products / chemistry
  • Citrus sinensis
  • Cyclohexenes / chemistry*
  • Flavoring Agents / chemistry
  • Limonene
  • Perfume / chemistry
  • Pesticides / chemistry
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Solvents / chemistry
  • Terpenes / chemistry*

Substances

  • Biological Products
  • Cyclohexenes
  • Flavoring Agents
  • Perfume
  • Pesticides
  • Polymers
  • Solvents
  • Terpenes
  • Limonene