Farnesol
Agent Name
Farnesol
CAS Number
4602-84-0
Formula
C15-H26-O
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Trimethyl dodecatrienol; 2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-; 3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol; 3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienol; FCI 119a; Farnesyl alcohol; Stirrup; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Colorless liquid with a delicate floral odor; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Constituent of oils of citronella, neroli, cyclamen, lemon grass, tuberose, rose, musk, balsam Peru, and tolu; [Merck Index] An insect hormone; Used in perfumes and as a flavoring agent; [Hawley]
Comments
A mild irritant on rabbit skin; [RTECS] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] Included in list of "established contact allergens in humans"; [EC: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (2011)] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.94E-05 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: