Compounds
Farnesol
Present in Peru balsam and many floral oils; a declared EU allergen. Adds a faint floral lift to balsam bases.
| Role | sesquiterpene alcohol |
|---|---|
| Formula | C15H26O |
| Molecular weight | 222.37 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | (2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol |
| XLogP | 4.8 |
| PubChem CID | 445070 |
| Safety | EU-listed fragrance allergen. |
Scent facets
- Delicate, floral, lily-of-the-valley-like.
Found in
Also called
- farnesol
- 4602-84-0
- Farnesyl alcohol
- FCI 119a
- Trimethyl dodecatrienol