d-Limonene

At a glance

d-Limonene is a naturally occurring terpene and a major component of citrus peel oils, used in perfumery for its fresh and uplifting properties It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
cold-pressing of citrus peels
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Terpene
CAS number
5989-27-5
Profile
fresh, citrusy, uplifting
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01