Farnesol

ALDRICH/W247804 - mixture of isomers, ≥95%, stabilized, FG

Synonym: 3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol

CAS Number: 4602-84-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₅H₂₆O
Molecular Weight: 222.37
EC Number: 225-004-1
MDL Number: MFCD00002918
Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C=CHCH₂CH₂C(CH₃)=CHCH₂CH₂C(CH₃)=CHCH₂OH
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-W247804-100G-K	100 g	$125.00 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-W247804-1KG-K	1 kg	$427.00 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-W247804-SAMPLE-K		$54.60 1/EA	Add To Favorites

Properties
Descriptions
Safety Info.
Basic Data

application(s)	flavors and fragrances
assay	≥95%
biological source	synthetic
bp	149 °C/4 mmHg (lit.)
contains	α-tocopherol (synthetic stabilizer)
density	0.886 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
documentation	see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen	no known allergens
grade	FG
	Halal
	Kosher
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
may contain	≤50 ppm hexane
organoleptic	fresh; floral; sweet
Quality Level	400
refractive index	n20/D 1.489 (lit.)
reg. compliance	EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
	FDA 21 CFR 117
	FDA 21 CFR 172.515
SMILES string	C/C(CC/C=C(C)/CCC=C(C)C)=CCO

Application:	Farnesol repurposing for prevention and treatment of Acinetobacter baumannii biofilms.: This article explores the efficacy of repurposing farnesol for preventing and treating biofilms caused by Acinetobacter baumannii, highlighting its potential as an antibacterial agent (Tan et al., 2024 ). Methyl-Jasmonate Functions as a Molecular Switch Promoting Cross-Talk between Pathways for the Biosynthesis of Isoprenoid Backbones Used to Modify Proteins in Plants.: This study investigates the role of methyl-jasmonate in regulating the biosynthesis of isoprenoid backbones, which are crucial for post-translational modification of proteins in plants and may involve farnesol as an intermediate or by-product (Chevalier et al., 2024 ). Repurposing Farnesol for Combating Drug-Resistant and Persistent Single and Polymicrobial Biofilms.: This article discusses the potential of repurposing farnesol to combat drug-resistant and persistent biofilms, demonstrating its utility in enhancing antibiotic efficacy and addressing antimicrobial resistance (Tan et al., 2024 ).
Biochem/physiol Actions:	Taste at 10 ppm
Other Notes:	Natural occurrence: Apricot, orange peel and oil, grapefruit juice, cloves, ginger thyme beef, whiskey basil, papaya, anise seed and balsam of Peru.
Packaging:	1 kg in glass bottle
Packaging:	100 g in glass bottle

Symbol	GHS07,GHS09
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H315 - H317 - H410
Precautionary statements	P261 - P264 - P272 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352
Hazard Codes	Xi,N
Risk Statements	36/38-43-51/53
Safety Statements	26-39-61
RIDADR	UN 3082 9 / PGIII
WGK Germany	WGK 2
Flash Point(F)	311.0 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)	155 °C - closed cup

Purity	≥95%
bp	149 °C/4 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.886 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.489 (lit.)
FEMA Number	2478
UNSPSC	12164502

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