α-Farnesene (CAS 502-61-4) — formula C15H24, molecular weight 204.19 g/mol; category food flavors.
α-Farnesene (CAS 502-61-4) is a food flavors. Its molecular formula C15H24 comprises 15 C, 24 H atoms. Its molecular weight is about 204.19 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: boiling point around 260.00 to 262.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, LogP about 6.1. Flavors are used to provide or enhance aroma in food and beverages, and must comply with food flavoring regulations. Widely used in beverages, confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 502-61-4 |
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| Molecular Formula | C15H24 |
| Molecular Weight | 204.19 g/mol |
| Boiling Point | 260.00 to 262.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| LogP | 6.1 |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering |
| Category | Flavors |
Documented applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
α-Farnesene is a flavoring compound with CAS registry number 502-61-4 and molecular formula C15H24 (molecular weight 204.19 g/mol), belonging to the food flavors segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 502-61-4
Its molecular formula C15H24 comprises 15 C, 24 H atoms.
Also known as: α-Farnesene · α-金合欢烯
Category: food flavors
The CAS registry number of α-Farnesene is 502-61-4.
Molecular formula C15H24, molecular weight 204.19 g/mol.
It is also registered under: α-Farnesene, α-金合欢烯.
Recorded applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
Category: Flavors.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for α-Farnesene (CAS 502-61-4), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 502-61-4 |
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| PubChem CID | 5281516 |
| Molecular formula | C15H24 |
| Molecular weight | 204.19 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | (3E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-1,3,6,10-tetraene |
| InChIKey | CXENHBSYCFFKJS-VDQVFBMKSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | 7E1785CZ0H |
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:10280 |
| FEMA number | 3839 |
| JECFA number | 1343 |
| Molecular Weight | 204.35 |
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| XLogP3 | 6.1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 0 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 6 |
| Exact Mass | 204.187800766 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 204.187800766 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 0 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 15 |
| Boiling Point | 260.00 to 262.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
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alpha-Farnesene; Farnesene; 502-61-4; (E,E)-alpha-farnesene; DTXSID4047202; 1,3,6,10-Dodecatetraene, 3,7,11-trimethyl-, (3E,6E)-; trans,trans-alpha-farnesene; 7E1785CZ0H; DTXCID2027202; CHEBI:10280; CHEBI:39236; MAGNOLENE; RefChem:27254; 4P3OFI15E1; FEMA NO. 3839; CHEBI:39237
| Regulatory & Food Contact | EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Boiled Vegetable, Floral, Wood No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
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| GHS notification summary | 2.5% (40 / 1603) |
| GHS notification summary | 2.5% (40 / 1603) |
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| Reported hazard statements | H304 (97.5%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 2.5% (40 of 1603) of reports.
H304 (97.5%): May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways [Danger Aspiration hazard]
α-Farnesene is identified by CAS 502-61-4, molecular formula C15H24 and molecular weight 204.19 g/mol. UNII 7E1785CZ0H; ChEBI 10280; InChIKey CXENHBSYCFFKJS-VDQVFBMKSA-N. Boiling Point: 260.00 to 262.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: α-金合欢烯