E,E-Farnesylacetone (CAS 1117-52-8)
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E,E-Farnesylacetone (FA) is a sesquiterpene acetone compound that has garnered significant attention in scientific research due to its diverse potential applications. Derived from the terpene hydrocarbon family, E,E-Farnesylacetone is a small-molecule compound naturally present in select plants, like the Australian finger lime (Citrus australasica). Ongoing research spanning several decades has delved into the synthesis methods, scientific research applications, mechanism of action, biochemical and physiological effects, advantages and limitations for laboratory experiments, as well as potential future directions of E,E-Farnesylacetone. In scientific research, E,E-Farnesylacetone has served as a valuable model compound for exploring terpene chemistry and as a substrate to assess enzyme activity. The precise mechanism of action of farnesylacetone is still not fully elucidated. However, it is hypothesized that the compound interacts with proteins within the body, leading to diverse biochemical and physiological effects. It is believed to function as a ligand for specific enzymes, thereby influencing their activity and subsequently inducing changes in cell signaling pathways.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
E,E-Farnesylacetone, 1 g | sc-497768 | 1 g | $300.00 |