Farnesol
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Farnesol is a natural 15-carbon organic compound which is an acyclic sesquiterpene alcohol. Under standard conditions, it is a colorless liquid. It is hydrophobic, and thus insoluble in water, but miscible with oils.
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(2E,6E)-3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.022.731 |
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C15H26O | |
Molar mass | 222.37 g/mol |
Appearance | Clear colorless liquid |
Odor | Floral |
Density | 0.887 g/cm3 |
Boiling point | 283 to 284.00 °C (541.40 to 543.20 °F; 556.15 to 557.15 K) at 760 mmHg 111 °C at 0.35 mmHg |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Farnesol is produced from 5-carbon isoprene compounds in both plants and animals. Phosphate-activated derivatives of farnesol are the building blocks of possibly all acyclic sesquiterpenoids. These compounds are doubled to form 30-carbon squalene, which is the precursor for steroids in plants, animals, and fungi. Farnesol and its derivatives are important starting compounds for natural and artificial organic synthesis.