| Identification | |
| Name: | Farnesol |
| Synonyms: | Farnesol(6CI);3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol;FCI 119a;Farnesyl alcohol;NSC 60597;Nikkosome; |
| CAS: | 4602-84-0 |
| EINECS: | 225-004-1 |
| Molecular Formula: | C15H26O |
| Molecular Weight: | 222.37 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/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+ |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 0.886 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.487-1.492 |
| Water Solubility: | insoluble |
| Solubility: | insoluble |
| Appearance: | colourless liquid with a floral odour |
| Specification: |
Farnesol , its cas register number is 4602-84-0. It also can be called 2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl- ; 3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol ; 3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienol ; Farnesyl alcohol .It is a colorless liquid with a delicate floral odor. It is a natural organic compound which is an acyclic sesquiterpene alcohol found as a colorless liquid. It is insoluble in water, but miscible with oils. It is the alcohol derivative of Farnesol Pyrophosphate. It is the building block of most (possibly all) acyclic sesquiterpenoids and is an important starting compound for organic synthesis.It is present in many essential oils such as citronella, neroli, cyclamen, lemon grass, tuberose, rose, musk, balsam and tolu. It is used in perfumery to emphasize the odors of sweet floral perfumes. Its method of action for enhancing perfume scent is as a co-solvent that regulates the volatility of the odorants. It is especially used in lilac perfumes.It is a natural pesticide for mites and is a pheromone for several other insects. |
| Storage Temperature: | −20°C |
| Color: | Colorless liquid Slightly yellow liquid |
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| Hazard Symbols |
Xi: Irritant
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