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W383902

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Farnesene, mixture of isomers

stabilized

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Synonym(s):
(3E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-1,3,6,10-tetraene
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H24
Molecular Weight:
204.35
FEMA Number:
3839
MDL number:
MFCD00036650
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901903
Flavis number:
1.040
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
FDA 21 CFR 117

form

liquid

may contain

<0.10% alpha-tocopherol, synthetic as stabilizer

composition

May include trans-β-Farnesene, cis-α-Farnesene, trans-α-Farnesene, bisabolene (a cyclic sesquiterpene), and other compounds.

color

colorless to light yellow

refractive index

n20/D 1.490-1.505 (lit.)

bp

260 °C (lit.)

density

0.844-0.8790 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

lavender; citrus; herbaceous

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\C\C=C(/C)C=C

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

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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.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1.0%
Taste at 10-20 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Apple, orange, grapefruit juice, mandarin and lime peel, grape, pear, ginger, nutmeg and basil.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Sandrine Demanèche et al.
Plants (Basel, Switzerland), 9(8) (2020-08-17)
Downy mildew of grapevine is one of the most destructive grapevine diseases worldwide. Nowadays, downy mildew control relies almost exclusively on the use of chemical pesticides, including copper products, which are efficient but controversial due to their environmental toxicity. Natural
Trans-beta-farnesene as a feeding stimulant for the sand fly Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae).
Tesh RB, et al.
Journal of Medical Entomology, 29(2), 226-231 (1992)
?-Farnesene in the natural coating of apples.
Huelin FE & Murray KE.
Nature, 210(5042), 1260-1261 (1966)
?-Farnesene, a naturally occurring oviposition stimulant for the codling moth, Laspeyresia pomonella.
Wearing CH & Hutchins RFN.
Journal of Insect Physiology, 19(6), 1251-1256 (1973)
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 25, 50-50 (2000)
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