277541

trans,trans-Farnesol

96%

• Synonym(s): (E,E)-3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol, trans,trans-3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C=CHCH₂CH₂C(CH₃)=CHCH₂CH₂C(CH₃)=CHCH₂OH
• CAS Number: 106-28-5
• Molecular Weight: 222.37
• Beilstein: 1723039
• MDL number: MFCD00002918
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24856767
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: 96%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.490 (lit.)
• bp: 137 °C/3 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.879 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• functional group: hydroxyl
• SMILES string: C\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\CO
• InChI: 1S/C15H26O/c1-13(2)7-5-8-14(3)9-6-10-15(4)11-12-16/h7,9,11,16H,5-6,8,10,12H2,1-4H3/b14-9+,15-11+
• InChI key: CRDAMVZIKSXKFV-YFVJMOTDSA-N

Description

General description

trans,trans-Farnesol is sesquiterpene alcohol, which is commonly found in many essential oils, citrus fruits, propolis, and plant-derived foods and beverages. It is an effective bioactive agent that can be used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.[1][2][3]

Application

trans,trans-Farnesol has been used in the synthesis of:

• Cecropia juvenile hormone[4]
• terpenes, such as squalenes[5], cembranoids[6] and forskolin[7][8]

Other Notes

A sesquiterpene alcohol found in many essential oils.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H317
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P333 + P313 - P362 + P364
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 204.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 96.00 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves