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G3278

Sigma-Aldrich

Geranylgeraniol

≥85% (GC)

Synonym(s):

all trans-3,7,11-15-Tetramethyl-2,6,10,14-hexadecatetraen-1-ol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H34O
CAS Number:
24034-73-9
Molecular Weight:
290.48
Beilstein:
1913779
MDL number:
MFCD00129083
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
PubChem Substance ID:
24895120
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥85% (GC)

form

liquid

solubility

ethanol: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to light yellow

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

C\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\CO

InChI

1S/C20H34O/c1-17(2)9-6-10-18(3)11-7-12-19(4)13-8-14-20(5)15-16-21/h9,11,13,15,21H,6-8,10,12,14,16H2,1-5H3/b18-11+,19-13+,20-15+

InChI key

OJISWRZIEWCUBN-QIRCYJPOSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

As the pyrophosphate, the metabolic precursor of all diterpenes. Screening in vitro shows this to be a potent and selective agent against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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