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Farnesoic acid

Also known as (2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienoic acid, Farnesenic acid, Farnesolic acid

CAS 7548-13-2Formula C15H24O2Molar mass 236.36 g/mol
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Farnesoic acid chemical structure, C15H24O2, CAS 7548-13-2
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
7548-13-2
Formula
C15H24O2
Molar mass
236.36 g/mol
HS code
291619
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Farnesoic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Farnesoic acid is a methyl-branched, trienoic fatty acid consisting of dodeca-2,6,10-trienoic acid having three methyl substituents at the 3-, 7- and 11-positions. It has a role as a signalling molecule. It is a methyl-branched fatty acid, a trienoic fatty acid and an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid. It is functionally related to a dodeca-2,6,10-trienoic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienoic acid
CAS number
7548-13-2Other or deprecated CAS: 462-11-3
Molecular formula
C15H24O2
UNII
98SID9VM1V
MDL number
MFCD00137562
InChIKey
WJHFZYAELPOJIV-IJFRVEDASA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H24O2/c1-12(2)7-5-8-13(3)9-6-10-14(4)11-15(16)17/h7,9,11H,5-6,8,10H2,1-4H3,(H,16,17)/b13-9+,14-11+
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC(C)=CC(=O)O
Isomeric SMILES
CC(=CCC/C(=C/CC/C(=C/C(=O)O)/C)/C)C

Synonyms

  • (2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienoic acid
  • Farnesenic acid
  • Farnesolic acid
  • 2,6,10-Dodecatrienoic acid, 3,7,11-trimethyl-
  • 3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienoic acid
  • Farnesylic acid
  • (E,E)-farnesoic acid
  • (2E,6E)-farnesoic acid
  • 3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienoic acid
  • trans,trans-Farnesoic acid
  • (2E,6E)-3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienoic acid
  • all-trans-farnesoic acid
  • (2E,6E)-farnesic acid
  • (2E,6E)-farnesenic acid
  • (2E,6E)-farnesylic acid
  • (2-trans-6-trans) farnesoic acid
  • FARNESOL_met002
  • 3,7,11-Trimethyl-dodeca-2,6,10-trienoic acid
  • (2E,6E)-3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienoic acid #
  • 2,6,10-Dodecatrienoic acid, 3,7,11-trimethyl-, (2E,6E)-

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
236.36 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
236.1776 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
4.49calc.
Topological polar surface area
37.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
7calc.
Heavy atoms
17calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.53calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • metabolite
  • molecular messenger
  • signalling molecule

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Farnesoic acid is traded under.

HS 2916.19Indicative HS code

Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides…

World exports in 2024
$674M
−9.6% vs 2023, imports $722M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China44.5%
  2. Germany15.3%
  3. India * partner reported11.5%
Top importers
  1. United States17.1%
  2. Netherlands7.8%
  3. South Korea7.0%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Farnesoic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Farnesoic acid, based on the data on this page

What is Farnesoic acid?

Farnesoic acid is a methyl-branched, trienoic fatty acid consisting of dodeca-2,6,10-trienoic acid having three methyl substituents at the 3-, 7- and 11-positions. It has a role as a signalling molecule. It is a methyl-branched fatty acid, a trienoic fatty acid and an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid.

What is the CAS number of Farnesoic acid?

The CAS registry number of Farnesoic acid is 7548-13-2. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 462-11-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Farnesoic acid?

The molecular formula of Farnesoic acid is C15H24O2 and its molar mass is 236.36 g/mol.

What is Farnesoic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Farnesoic acid include building blocks in research and laboratory, animal metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite, metabolite, molecular messenger and 1 more.

Is Farnesoic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Farnesoic acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Farnesoic acid?

Farnesoic acid is usually classified under HS code 291619 (Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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