CAS No. 4602-84-0
Batch:
Purity:98
Chemical Structure
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Farnesol
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
Chemical Information
| IUPAC Name | (2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol | |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 4602-84-0 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C15H26O |
|
| Molecular Weight (MW) | 222.37 | |
| InChIKey | CRDAMVZIKSXKFV-YFVJMOTDSA-N |
Biological Activity
Farnesol is a natural sesquiterpene alcohol that acts as a bioactive signaling molecule and nuclear receptor activator. It modulates lipid metabolic pathways through activation of the farnesoid X receptor and functions as an endogenous quorum-sensing inhibitor in microbial systems. Consequently, farnesol influences downstream cellular signaling to regulate metabolic homeostasis, suppress cell proliferation, and elicit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phenotypes. [1][2]
Solubility
Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
|---|---|
| DMSO |
100 mg/mL
(449.7 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.