Farnesene, mixture of isomers
ALDRICH/W383902 - stabilized
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H24
Molecular Weight: 204.35
MDL Number: MFCD00036650
Linear Formula: C15H24
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 260 °C (lit.) |
| color | colorless to light yellow |
| composition | May include trans-β-Farnesene, cis-α-Farnesene, trans-α-Farnesene, bisabolene (a cyclic sesquiterpene), and other compounds. |
| density | 0.844-0.8790 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| form | liquid |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | Fragrance grade |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C15H24/c1-6-14(4)10-8- |
| InChI key | CXENHBSYCFFKJS-VDQVFBMKSA |
| may contain | <0.10% alpha-tocopherol, synthetic as stabilizer |
| organoleptic | lavender; citrus; herbaceous |
| Quality Level | 400  |
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCC=C( |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Odor at 1.0% |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 10-20 ppm |
| General description: | Farnesene (mixture of isomers) may contain sequiterpenes, trans-β-farnesene, cis-α-farnesene, trans-α-farnesene, and bisabolene. α-Farnesene is reported to be an oviposition stimulant for Laspeyresia pomonella, while trans-β-farnesene as a feeding stimulant for Lutzomyia longipalpis. |
| Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Apple, orange, grapefruit juice, mandarin and lime peel, grape, pear, ginger, nutmeg and basil. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 4 kg in poly drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| bp | 260 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.844-0.8790 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| FEMA Number | 3839 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |