Dipentene (Limonene) home ICD10: L23.9

Dipentene (Limonene)

Formula CAS
  138-86-3



Background
Dipentene (Limonene) is a liquid with a pleasant lemon-like odor used as a slovent, manufacturing resins, wetting and dispersing agents. Commercial dipentene also contains other terpenes (Limonene). Limonene has been found to approximate the degreasing capabilities of a synthetic chemical, 1,1,1-trichloroethane. The use as a degreasing agent is increasing.

Synonyms
1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethyenyl)cyclohexene
Ciene
Cajeputene
Dipentene
Kautschin
D-Limonene
Limonene
p-Mentha-1,8-diene

Uses
Air fresheners
Degreasing agents
Pressure stabilizer in oils
Solvent for lacquers, inks
Wetting and dispersing agent

Cross-Reactions
Turpentine

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties
1. Rudzki, E. and Z. Grzywa, Sensitizing and irritating properties of star anise oil. Contact Dermatitis, 1976. 2(6): p. 305-8.
2. Dooms-Goossens, A., et al., Turpentine-induced hypersensitivity to peppermint oil. Contact Dermatitis, 1977. 3(6): p. 304-8.
3. Calnan, C.D., Allergy to dipentene in paint thinner. Contact Dermatitis, 1979. 5(2): p. 123-4.
4. Rycroft, R.J., Allergic contact dermatitis from dipentene in honing oil. Contact Dermatitis, 1980. 6(5): p. 325-9.
5. Guin, J.D., et al., The effect of quenching agents on contact urticaria caused by cinnamic aldehyde. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1984. 10(1): p. 45-51.
6. Cachao, P., et al., Allergy to oil of turpentine in Portugal. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(4): p. 205-8.
7. Cardullo, A.C., A.M. Ruszkowski, and V.A. DeLeo, Allergic contact dermatitis resulting from sensitivity to citrus peel, geraniol, and citral. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1989. 21(2 Pt 2): p. 395-7.
8. Falk, A., T. Fischer, and M. Hagberg, Purpuric rash caused by dermal exposure to d-limonene. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 25(3): p. 198-9.
9. Karlberg, A.T., K. Magnusson, and U. Nilsson, Air oxidation of d-limonene (the citrus solvent) creates potent allergens. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 26(5): p. 332-40.
10. Paulsen, E., et al., Carvone: an overlooked contact allergen cross-reacting with sesquiterpene lactones?. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 29(3): p. 138-43.
11. Knight, T.E. and B.M. Hausen, Melaleuca oil (tea tree oil) dermatitis. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1994. 30(3): p. 423-7.
12. Meding, B., L. Barregard, and K. Marcus, Hand eczema in car mechanics. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(3): p. 129-34.


Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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