Α-Farnesene

• CAS: 502-61-4
• Catalog Number: ACM502614
• Category: Main Products
• Molecular Weight: 204.35
• Molecular Formula: C15H24
• Synonyms: (E,E)-3,7,11-Trimethyl-1,3,6,10-dodecatetraene; Farnesene; (3E,6E)-α-Farnesene; (E,E)-α-Farnesene; alpha-Farnesene; trans,trans-α-Farnesene; trans-2,6,10-Trimethyl-2,6,9,11-dodecatetraene; trans-3,7,11-Trimethyl-1,3,6,10-dodecatetraene; trans-α-Farnesene
• Melting Point: N/A
• Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
• Appearance: Clear Colourless Oil
• Application: α-Farnesene acts as an alarm pheromone in termites; also acts as a food attractants for the apple tree pest, the codling moth. α-Farnesene is also the chief compound contributing to the scent of gardenia, making up ~65% of the headspace constituents.
• Storage: Amber Vial, Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere