| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
(E)-2-(3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)-2,5-dihydro-3-methyl-thiophene 1,1-Dioxide | [CAS]
94987-60-7 | [Synonyms]
Farnesene Impurity 1
(E)-2-(3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)-2,5-dihydro-3-methyl-thiophene 1,1-Dioxide
Thiophene, 2-[(2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl]-2,5-dihydro-3-methyl-, 1,1-dioxide | [Molecular Formula]
C15H24O2S | [MOL File]
94987-60-7.mol | [Molecular Weight]
268.41 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Boiling point ]
407.2±34.0 °C(Predicted) | [density ]
1.020±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) | [storage temp. ]
-20°C Freezer | [solubility ]
Dichloromethane; DMSO; Ethyl Acetate; Toluene | [form ]
Oil | [color ]
Yellow |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
(E)-2-(3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)-2,5-dihydro-3-methyl-thiophene 1,1-Dioxide is an intermediate in the synthesis of α-Farnesene (F102425). 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. |
|
|