| Synonyms: |
- 3,7,11-trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatrien-3-ol
- 3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-1,6,10-trien-3-ol
- 3-hydroxy-3,7,11-trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatriene
- FEMA 2772
- Stirrup
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| Definition: |
A farnesane sesquiterpenoid that is dodeca-1,6,10-triene which carries methyl groups at positions 3, 7 and 11 and a hydroxy group at position 3. It is a natural product that is present in various flowers and plants with a floral odor. Chemically, it exists in two geometric isomers, trans and cis forms. It is widely used in cosmetics (e.g. shampoos and perfumes), in non-cosmetic products (e.g. detergents and cleansers) and also as a food flavoring agent.
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