Farnesene, mixture of isomers CAS 502-61-4

CAS Number

502-61-4

MDL Number

MFCD00036650

Molecular Formula

C15H24

Molecular Weight

204.35

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Storage Temp

4°C

3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-1,3,6,10-Tetraene

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.

Alternate Name

3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-1,3,6,10-Tetraene

CAS Number

502-61-4

Molecular Formula

C15H24

Appearance

Supplied as a colorless to light yellow liquid

Alpha-tocopherol

0.05-0.20%

Contaminants

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

Refractive index at 20ºC

1.490-1.505 (lit.)

Boiling Point

260°C (lit.)

Specific Gravity

0.844-0.8790g/mL at 25°C (lit.)

Arsenic

≤0.0003%

Cadmium

≤0.0001%

Mercury

≤0.0001%

Lead

≤0.001%

Storage and Stability

May be stored at 4°C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at 4°C. Do not freeze. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.

Important Note

This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.

Toxicity and Hazards

All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.

Form

Supplied as a colorless to light yellow liquid

Important Note

This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.

References

1. Farnesene in the natural coating of apples. Huelin FE & Murray KE. Nature 210(5042), 1260-1261, (1966). 2. 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). 3. 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). 4. Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials Mosciano, G. Perfumer & Flavorist 30, 39-39, (2005). 5. Mosciano, G. Perfumer & Flavorist 25, 50-50, (2000)

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