What does the restriction note for LIMONENE mean?

The restriction field for LIMONENE reads: III/88 III/167 III/168. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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InventoryRef 5718718/11/2016

LIMONENE

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

LIMONENE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/88 III/167 III/168.

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Market	Evidence status	Records	Source language
European Union	Evidence linked Restricted entry found Open this evidence	1	English and EU languages
Great Britain	Evidence linked Restricted Open this evidence	3	English
Canada	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and French
New Zealand	Evidence linked Restricted Open this evidence	1	English
ASEAN	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and national languages
China	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Chinese with selected English material
Japan	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Japanese; official English translation available
South Korea	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	Korean with some English names
United States	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Australia	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Brazil	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
India	Evidence linked Restricted Open this evidence	1	English and Hindi
Saudi Arabia	Evidence linked Restricted Open this evidence	1	Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 138-86-3

CAS 138-86-3PubChem CID 22311

1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene

Limonene is a monoterpene that is cyclohex-1-ene substituted by a methyl group at position 1 and a prop-1-en-2-yl group at position 4 respectively. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a cycloalkene and a p-menthadiene. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene

Molecular formula: C10H16
Molecular weight: 136.23 g/mol
Exact mass: 136.125200510 Da
XLogP3: 3.4
Topological polar surface area: 0.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 0
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

RefChem:1055817LIMONENEDipenteneCineneCajeputeneDL-LimoneneKautschinDipenten

16 more reported names

EulimenNesolLimonenp-Mentha-1,8-diene1,8-p-MenthadieneCajeputen(+/-)-LimoneneCinenalpha-LimoneneCyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-Flavor orangeOrange flavor1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene7705-14-8Inactive limonene1-Methyl-4-isopropenyl-1-cyclohexene

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:15384
ChEMBL:CHEMBL15799
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID2029612
PubMed:23449869
PubMed:23074915
PubMed:23074886
PubMed:23049473
PubMed:23030436
PubMed:23023650
PubMed:23019456
PubMed:23019455
PubMed:23018851
PubMed:23000832
PubMed:22978237
PubMed:22978234

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for LIMONENE

INCI name

LIMONENE

Description

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 57187
Imported identity: LIMONENE
Source update: 18/11/2016

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for LIMONENE

Annex III Restriction reference

Entry 88

Limonene

CAS: 138-86-3/ 7705-14-8; 5989-27-5; 5989-54-8

EC: 205-341-0/ 231-732-0; 227-813-5; 227-815-6

Key data

CAS

138-86-3

205-341-0/931-893-3

Restriction

III/88 III/167 III/168

Function

DEODORANT: Reducing and/or eliminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
SOLVENT: Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#15374 · LIMONENE

The markets do not agree about this substance: it is prohibited in some and permitted under conditions in others, across the 6 markets that hold a rule for it.

prohibited: South Korea
restricted: European Union Great Britain New Zealand India Saudi Arabia

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

KETOGLUTARIC ACIDDEODORANT

LAURYL ISOQUINOLINIUM BROMIDEANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, DEODORANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDEANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, DEODORANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACTCLEANSING, DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC

LINALOOLDEODORANT, PERFUMING

MACELIGNANANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE

MAGNESIUM/ALUMINUM/ZINC/HYDROXIDE/CARBONATEANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT

MENTHA PIPERITA EXTRACTCLEANSING, DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How LIMONENE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists LIMONENE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

LIMONENE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

LIMONENE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for LIMONENE reads: "III/88 III/167 III/168". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, LIMONENE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for LIMONENE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for LIMONENE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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