murphyd-Limonene
AKA: Citrus Terpene
Synthetic
Fragrance
Not Clean
OriginD-limonene is derived from citrus fruit peels, particularly oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. It is extracted through cold-pressing or steam distillation of the fruit peel.
d-Limonene is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, perfuming. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
Formula
C10H16
Mol. Weight
136.23
CAS #
5989-27-5
Form
Oil
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
Functions
Masking
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR