Showing metabocard for Alpha-Farnesene (MMDBc0004248)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Status
Detected and Quantified
Creation Date
2021-05-14 22:19:09 UTC
Update Date
2022-08-31 06:22:06 UTC
MiMeDB ID
MMDBc0004248
Metabolite Identification
Common Name
Alpha-Farnesene
Description
alpha-Farnesene belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sesquiterpenoids. These are terpenes with three consecutive isoprene units. (3E,6E)-alpha-Farnesene, also known as trans-alpha-Farnesene, is a sweet, bergamot, and citrus tasting flavouring ingredient. (3E,6E)-alpha-Farnesene is a constituent of the natural coating of apples and pears and other fruit. It has been identified in gingers, cottonseeds, common oregano, sweet oranges, spearmints, guava, pomes, and pears. This could make (3E,6E)-alpha-farnesene a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods.
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