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(E,E)-FARNESYL ACETONE

CAS：1117-52-8

Chemical name: (5E,9E)-6,10,14-Trimethylpentadeca-5,9,13-trien-2-one; (E,E)-Farnesylacetone; trans,trans-Farnesylacetone; 5,9,13-Pentadecatrien-2-one, 6,10,14-trimethyl-, (E,E)-

Description

Farnesylacetone is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene ketone found in various essential oils (e.g., tobacco leaves) and marine organisms like Sargassum micracanthum. In the fragrance and flavor industry, it is valued for its sweet, floral odor and is used as a flavoring agent or fixative. Biologically, it has been studied for its role as a metabolite and its ability to inhibit electron transport in mitochondria.

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(E,E)-FARNESYL ACETONE 98%

ITEM	DESCRIPTION
CAS No.	1117-52-8
MOLECULAR FORMULA	C₁₈H₃₀O
MOLECULAR WEIGHT	262.43 g/mol
APPEARANCE & PHYSICAL STATE (20°C)	Colorless liquid
ODOR	Fruit-like and wine-like somewhat flora odor.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY	0.870~0.880 g/cm³
TRANS FARNESYL ACETONE	98% MIN
(CIS + TRANS) FARNESYL ACETONE	99.0% MIN
FLASH POINT	110℃ (230℉)
SOLUBILITY	INSOLUBLE IN WATER, SOLUBLE IN ALCOHOL
USAGE	TO BE USED IN FOOD AND TOBACCO FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES AND AS A RAW MATERIAL IN THE SYNTHESIS OF TRANS GERANYL LINALOOL

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