Farnesol
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| Synonyms: | 3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol; Farnesyl alcohol; Nikkosome; Trimethyl dodecatrienol; trans,trans-Farnesol; 2,6,10-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-12-ol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compound ID: | NMPC-1048 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Molecular Formula: | C15H26O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canonical SMILES: | CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CCO)C)C)C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InChIKey: | CRDAMVZIKSXKFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| About the compound: | 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. 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. Farnesol is present in many essential oils such as citronella, neroli, cyclamen, lemon grass, tuberose, rose, musk, balsam, and tolu. It is used in perfumery to emphasize the odors of sweet, floral perfumes. It enhances perfume scent by acting as a co-solvent that regulates the volatility of the odorants. It is especially used in lilac perfumes. In a 1994 report released by five top cigarette companies, farnesol was listed as one of 599 additives to cigarettes. It is a flavoring ingredient GHS Hazard Statements • H315 (99.41%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation] • H317 (83.95%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin] • H319 (84.94%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation] • H400 (12.46%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard] • H410 (13.64%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] First Aid In case of exposure: EYES: Remove contact lenses, flush with water or saline for 20-30 minutes, seek medical help, transport to hospital immediately. SKIN: Flood with water, wash with soap, seek medical help if symptoms develop. INHALATION: Leave contaminated area, seek medical help if symptoms arise, provide respiratory protection. INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Give water if conscious, call hospital or poison control, transport to hospital if advised, ensure airway if unconscious (NTP, 1992). |
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| Source Species: |
Artocarpus altilis. Cymbopogon citratus |