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Farnesol

mixture of isomers, ≥95%, stabilized, FG

Synonym(s):

3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2C(CH3)=CHCH2CH2C(CH3)=CHCH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
222.37
FEMA Number:
2478
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1763926
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
78
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
2.029
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
fresh; floral; sweet
Grade:
FG
Halal
Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥95%

contains

α-tocopherol (synthetic stabilizer)

may contain

≤50 ppm hexane

refractive index

n20/D 1.489 (lit.)

bp

149 °C/4 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.886 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

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  • Farnesol repurposing for prevention and treatment of Acinetobacter baumannii biofilms.: This article explores the efficacy of repurposing farnesol for preventing and treating biofilms caused by Acinetobacter baumannii, highlighting its potential as an antibacterial agent (Tan et al., 2024).

  • Methyl-Jasmonate Functions as a Molecular Switch Promoting Cross-Talk between Pathways for the Biosynthesis of Isoprenoid Backbones Used to Modify Proteins in Plants.: This study investigates the role of methyl-jasmonate in regulating the biosynthesis of isoprenoid backbones, which are crucial for post-translational modification of proteins in plants and may involve farnesol as an intermediate or by-product (Chevalier et al., 2024).

  • Repurposing Farnesol for Combating Drug-Resistant and Persistent Single and Polymicrobial Biofilms.: This article discusses the potential of repurposing farnesol to combat drug-resistant and persistent biofilms, demonstrating its utility in enhancing antibiotic efficacy and addressing antimicrobial resistance (Tan et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Apricot, orange peel and oil, grapefruit juice, cloves, ginger thyme beef, whiskey basil, papaya, anise seed and balsam of Peru.

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

311.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

155 °C - closed cup

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Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)


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