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Phytol

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3[CH(CH3)(CH2)3]3C(CH3)=CHCH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
296.53
FEMA Number:
4196
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1726098
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012

assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.463 (lit.)

bp

202-204 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.85 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

balsam; floral

SMILES string

CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCC\C(C)=C\CO

InChI

1S/C20H40O/c1-17(2)9-6-10-18(3)11-7-12-19(4)13-8-14-20(5)15-16-21/h15,17-19,21H,6-14,16H2,1-5H3/b20-15+

InChI key

BOTWFXYSPFMFNR-HMMYKYKNSA-N

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General description

Phytol is a diterpene alcohol commonly used as an aromatic ingredient in many fragrance compounds. In nature, it is found as a part of chlorophyll, vitamin K, vitamin E, and other tocopherols. Some of its lipophilic analogs show potent antitubercular activity.

Application


  • Zein/fucoidan-coated phytol nanoliposome: preparation, characterization, physicochemical stability, in vitro release, and antioxidant activity.: This article explores the development of phytol-loaded nanoliposomes, evaluating their stability, release profile, and antioxidant activity, demonstrating their potential in pharmaceutical applications (Chen et al., 2024).

  • Ethanolic extract of Euphorbia royleana Boiss. reduces metastasis of breast cancer cells and inhibits tumor progression in vivo.: This research demonstrates the anti-cancer properties of Euphorbia royleana, with phytol identified as one of the active compounds contributing to the inhibition of cancer cell metastasis and tumor progression (Gull et al., 2024).

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 4 - Skin Irrit. 2

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WGK 2

flash_point_f

368.6 °F

flash_point_c

187 °C

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