(Z,E)-ALPHA-FARNESENE

Uses

(Z,E)-α-Farnesene is an isomer of α-Farnesene(F102425) 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.

Definition

ChEBI: (Z,E)-alpha-farnesene is the (Z,E)-stereoiosmer of alpha-farnesene.