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trans,trans-Farnesyl chloride

97%

Synonym(s):

trans,trans-1-Chloro-3,7,11-trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatriene

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CH[CH2CH2C(CH3)=CH]2CH2Cl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
240.81
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

97%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.493 (lit.)

bp

59-60 °C/2.4 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.916 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H]\C(CCl)=C(\C)CC\C([H])=C(/C)CC\C([H])=C(/C)C

InChI

1S/C15H25Cl/c1-13(2)7-5-8-14(3)9-6-10-15(4)11-12-16/h7,9,11H,5-6,8,10,12H2,1-4H3/b14-9+,15-11+

InChI key

BJVUJIDTICYHLL-YFVJMOTDSA-N

General description

Physical properties (density, refractive index and boiling point) of trans,trans-farnesyl chloride have been reported.

Application

trans,trans-Farnesyl chloride (all-trans-farnesyl chloride) is suitable for use in the preparation of (S)-farnesyl thiopyrophosphate.
Farnesyl chloride may be used in the synthesis of isoprenoid conjugates of nucleoside 5′-diphosphates.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup


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