Limonin

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Limonin
Limonin
Chemical name 7,16-Dioxo-7,16-dideoxylimondiol
Chemical formula C26H30O8
Other names limonoate D-ring-lactone,
limonoic acid di-delta-lactone
Molecular mass 470.52 g/mol
CAS number [1180-71-8], [1392-24-1]
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SMILES CC1(C2CC(=O)C3(C(C24-
COC(=O)CC4O1)CCC5(C-
36C(O6)C(=O)OC5C7=C-
OC=C7)C)C)C (canonical)
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Limonin is a limonoid, and a bitter, white, crystalline substance found in orange and lemon seeds. It is also known as Limonoate D-ring-lactone and Limonoic acid di-delta-lactone.

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