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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 719
BRI Product Name: FARNESOL FCC
CAS Number: 4602-84-0
FEMA Number: 2478
Council Of Europe Number: 78
Molecular Weight: 222.37
Molecular Formula: C15H26O   Structure
Synonyms: 2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-
3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol
FARNESOL FCC
Farnesyl alcohol
CAS Name: 2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A delicate, fresh, green muguet note.
Fragrance Use: Used in rose and other floral compositions.
IFRA Status: Farnesol should only be used as a fragrance ingredient if it contains a minimum of 96% of farnesol isomers as determined by GLC. In finished products: C01=0.08%; C02=0.11%; C03=0.4%; C04=1.2%; C05=0.6%; C06=2%; C07=0.2%; C08=2%; C09=5%; C10=2.5%; C11=The concn. of Farnesol should not exceed the usual concn. of fragrance compd. in the finished pdt.
Flavor Use: Can be used as a fresh note in sour, tart fruits such as kiwi, carambola (star fruit) and green apples.
Recommended Use Level: 8%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 96.0% (sum of isomers)
    main isomer: 48.0% - 62.0%(e,e)
    secondary isomer: 38.0% - 52.0%(isomers)
Appearance: slightly yellow liquid
Refractive Index: 1.487 : 1.492 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.884 : 0.889 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 230 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 130C @ 0.1 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(225-004-1) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2905.22.0000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: NO

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass, Plastic or Steel
Shelf Life: 48 months from manufacture date
Recommended Storage: Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Additives: synthetic alpha tocopherol @ 0.10%

Last Revised: 06/25/2008