trans,trans-Farnesol, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

trans,trans-Farnesol is an intermediate used in the biological synthesis of cholesterol from mevalonic acid. It is used in the perfume industry. Further, it is used in the preparation of terpenes such as squalenes, cembranoids and forskolin. It is also used in the synthesis of Cecropia juvenile hormone.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
trans,trans-Farnesol is an intermediate used in the biological synthesis of cholesterol from mevalonic acid. It is used in the perfume industry. Further, it is used in the preparation of terpenes such as squalenes, cembranoids and forskolin. It is also used in the synthesis of Cecropia juvenile hormone.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 106-28-5
• Molecular Formula: C15H26O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 222.37
• MDL Number: MFCD00002918
• InChI Key: CRDAMVZIKSXKFV-YFVJMOTDSA-N
• Synonym: farnesol, trans,trans-farnesol, e,e-farnesol, trans-farnesol, 2e,6e-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol, 2-trans,6-trans-farnesol, 2e,6e-farnesol, all-trans-farnesol, polyprenol, farnesyl alcohol
• PubChem CID: 445070
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16619
• IUPAC Name: (2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol
• SMILES: CC(C)=CCC\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\CO

• Density: 0.886
• Boiling Point: 137°C (3 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 96°C (204°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.49
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 1723039
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,3937
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 222.37
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: trans,trans-Farnesol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber	225-004-1
RTECSNumber	JR4979000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only