Α-Farnesene
Request a quote| Catalog Number | ACM502614 |
| CAS | 502-61-4 |
| Synonyms | (E,E)-3,7,11-Trimethyl-1,3,6,10-dodecatetraene; Farnesene; (3E,6E)-α-Farnesene; (E,E)-α-Farnesene; alpha-Farnesene; trans,trans-α-Farnesene; trans-2,6,10-Trimethyl-2,6,9,11-dodecatetraene; trans-3,7,11-Trimethyl-1,3,6,10-dodecatetraene; trans-α-Farnesene |
| Molecular Weight | 204.35 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H24 |
| Melting Point | N/A |
| Purity | 97% |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Appearance | Clear Colourless Oil |
| Application | α-Farnesene acts as an alarm pheromone in termites; also acts as a food attractants for the apple tree pest, the codling moth. α-Farnesene is also the chief compound contributing to the scent of gardenia, making up ~65% of the headspace constituents. |
| Storage | Amber Vial, Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere |
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