Synonym: (3E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-1,3,6,10-tetraene
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)10-8-12-15(5)11-7-9-13(2)3/h6,9-10,12H,1,7-8,11H2,2-5H3/b14-10+,15-12+ |
| InChI key |
CXENHBSYCFFKJS-VDQVFBMKSA-N |
| may contain |
<0.10% alpha-tocopherol, synthetic as stabilizer |
| organoleptic |
lavender; citrus; herbaceous |
| Quality Level |
300  |
| |
400 |
| refractive index |
n20/D 1.490-1.505 (lit.) |
| reg. compliance |
EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| |
FDA 21 CFR 117 |
| SMILES string |
CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCC=C(/C)C=C |
| storage temp. |
2-8°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Odor at 1.0% |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Taste at 10-20 ppm |
| Disclaimer: |
For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| 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 |
n20/D 1.490-1.505 (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. |
2-8°C |
| FEMA Number |
3839 |
| UNSPSC |
12164502 |
