Multiple choice

Which of the following is an acyclic sesquiterpene alcohol ?

  1. Farnesol

  2. Dolichol

  3. Asparagine

  4. Cytosol

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Explanation

Farnesol is a natural organic compound which is an acyclic sesquiterpene alcohol found as a colourless liquid. It is insoluble in water, but miscible with oils. It is the building block of most, and possibly all, acyclic sesquiterpenoids and is an important starting compound for organic synthesis.