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trans,trans-Farnesol, 97%
CAS: 106-28-5 | C15H26O | 222.37 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L1434803
Description
trans,trans-Farnesol is an intermediate used in the biological synthesis of cholesterol from mevalonic acid. It is used in the perfume industry. Further, it is used in the preparation of terpenes such as squalenes, cembranoids and forskolin. It is also used in the synthesis of Cecropia juvenile hormone.
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Applicationstrans,trans-Farnesol is an intermediate used in the biological synthesis of cholesterol from mevalonic acid. It is used in the perfume industry. Further, it is used in the preparation of terpenes such as squalenes, cembranoids and forskolin. It is also used in the synthesis of Cecropia juvenile hormone.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| trans,trans-Farnesol | |
| 0.886 | |
| 96°C (204°F) | |
| 1.49 | |
| 1 g | |
| Light sensitive | |
| farnesol, trans,trans-farnesol, e,e-farnesol, trans-farnesol, 2e,6e-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol, 2-trans,6-trans-farnesol, 2e,6e-farnesol, all-trans-farnesol, polyprenol, farnesyl alcohol | |
| CRDAMVZIKSXKFV-YFVJMOTDSA-N | |
| (2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol | |
| 445070 | |
| 222.37 |
| 106-28-5 | |
| 137°C (3 mmHg) | |
| C15H26O | |
| MFCD00002918 | |
| 1723039 | |
| 14,3937 | |
| Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water. | |
| CC(C)=CCC\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\CO | |
| 222.37 | |
| CHEBI:16619 | |
| 97% |
Chemical Identifiers
| 106-28-5 | |
| 222.37 | |
| CRDAMVZIKSXKFV-YFVJMOTDSA-N | |
| 445070 | |
| (2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol |
| C15H26O | |
| MFCD00002918 | |
| farnesol, trans,trans-farnesol, e,e-farnesol, trans-farnesol, 2e,6e-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol, 2-trans,6-trans-farnesol, 2e,6e-farnesol, all-trans-farnesol, polyprenol, farnesyl alcohol | |
| CHEBI:16619 | |
| CC(C)=CCC\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\CO |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
H319
EINECSNumber : 225-004-1
RTECSNumber : JR4979000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only