(E)-2-(3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)-2,5-dihydro-3-methyl-thiophene 1,1-Dioxide
| Supplier | Alfa Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Product # | ACM94987607 |
| CAS # | 94987-60-7 |
| Pricing | Inquire |
| MolecularWeight | 268.41 |
| Application | (E)-2-(3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)-2,5-dihydro-3-methyl-thiophene 1,1-Dioxide is an intermediate in the synthesis of α-Farnesene (F102425). α-Farnesene acts as an alarm pheromone in termites; also acts as a food attractants for the apple tree pest, the codling moth. α-Farnesene is also the chief compound contributing to the scent of gardenia, making up ~65% of the headspace constituents. |
| Synonyms | 2-[(2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl]-2,5-dihydro-3-methyl-thiophene 1,1-Dioxide |
| MolecularFormula | C₁₅H₂₄O₂S |