2,6,10-Dodecatrienal, also known as (2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyl-, is an organic compound characterized by its long carbon chain and multiple double bonds. It features a dodecatrienal structure, indicating the presence of three double bonds within a twelve-carbon backbone, specifically at the 2, 6, and 10 positions. This compound is a type of aldehyde, which means it contains a carbonyl group (C=O) at one end of the carbon chain. The presence of the trimethyl groups at the 3, 7, and 11 positions contributes to its unique reactivity and physical properties. Typically, compounds like 2,6,10-dodecatrienal exhibit strong odors and can be found in various natural sources, including certain essential oils. They may also play roles in biological processes or serve as intermediates in organic synthesis. Due to its unsaturated nature, this compound is likely to participate in various chemical reactions, including addition and oxidation, making it of interest in both industrial and research applications.

2,6,10-Dodecatrienal,3,7,11-trimethyl-, (2E,6E)-

502-67-0: (2E,6E)-3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienal, (2E,6E)-Farnesal, (E,E)-3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienal, (E,E)-3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienal, (E,E)-Farnesal, 2,6,10-Dodecatrienal, 3,7,11-trimethyl-, (E,E)-, 2,6,10-Dodecatrienal,3,7,11-trimethyl-, (E,E)- (8CI), trans,trans-2,6-Farnesal, trans,trans-Farnesal

Applications Farnesal is a reagent in the synthesis of farnesylpyrophosphate analogues which acts as bisubstrate inhibitors of protein farnesyltransferase and has antiparasitics properties.
References Duez, S. et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 18, 543 (2010);


CAS 502-67-0: 2,6,10-Dodecatrienal,3,7,11-trimethyl-, (2E,6E)-

Farnesal

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