106-28-5
Product Name:
(E,E)-Farnesol
Formula:
C15H26O
Synonyms:
(E,E)-3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol;trans,trans-3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Farnesol is a colorless liquid with a delicate floral odor. (NTP, 1992) |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Delicate flowery odor |
| Taste | WEAK CITRUS-LIME TASTE |
| Boiling Point | 230 to 235 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | < 25 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in three volumes of 70% alcohol |
| Density | 0.8846 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0000394 [mmHg] |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
| Refractive Index | Liquid. SP: 111 °C at 0.35 mm Hg. Index of refraction: 1.4872 at 25 °C/D; UV max: 192-195 nm (epsilon 28,500) /trans,trans-Farnesol/ |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1690 1699 1724 1667 1699 1705 1696 1701 1705 1699 1701 1700 1702 1718 1695 1702 1698 1707 1741 1704 1712 1704 1725 1713 1710 1705 1710 1704 1722 1726 1696 1710 1700 1700 1715 1702 1703 1714 1716 1708 1680 1700 1710 1678 1716 1677 1685 1689 1715 1702 1750 1705.4 1708 1722 1714 1700 1702 1707 1698 1699 1711 1715 1658 1695 1728 1693 1711 1678.7 1682.5 1703.5 1655 1707 1740 1710 1698 1682 1699 1664 1699 1653 1710 1673 1745 1660 1661 1667 1667 1653 1700 1653 1682 1652 1654 1664 1676 1698 1698 1698 |
| Other Experimental Properties | FROM PETITGRAIN: BP: 131-132 °C @ 3 MM HG; SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.8880; INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.4891 |
| Chemical Classes | Biological Agents -> Plant Oils and Extracts |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H317:Sensitisation, Skin |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272:Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P333+P313:IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 222.37 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 4.8 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 1 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 7 |
| Exact Mass | 222.198365449 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 222.198365449 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 20.2 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 16 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 265 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 2 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Farnesol is a colorless liquid with a delicate floral odor. (NTP, 1992)