trans-β-Farnesene

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SKU:: 467959
Molecular Weight:: 204.35
Purity:: ≥95%
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 18794-84-8
Format:: Colorless to light yellow liquid
Extra Details:: trans-β-Farnesene is a volatile sesquiterpene hydrocarbon that has been found in aphids and has alarm pheromone and kairomonal attractant activities.1,2 It is produced by aphids in response to predator or parasite attack.1 trans-β-Farnesene (0.2 ng) induces dispersion of 50% of M. persicae aphids from a cluster. trans-β-Farnesene (>2 μg) also acts as a kairomone, attracting larvae and adults of A. bipunctata, a predator of aphids.2 Synonyms β-Farnesene; (6E)-7,11-Dimethyl-3-methylene-1,6,10-dodecatriene; (E)-7,11-Dimethyl-3-methylene-1,6,10-dodecatriene; (E)-β-Farnesene CAS No: 18794-84-8 Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₄ Molecular Weight: 204.35 Appearance Colorless to light yellow liquid Purity: ≥95% Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Dichloromethane (Slightly) Storage: Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.