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Phytol

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

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

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Linear Formula:
CH3[CH(CH3)(CH2)3]3C(CH3)=CHCH2OH
CAS Number:
7541-49-3
Molecular Weight:
296.53
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
24902007
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
4196
EC Number:
Z-7541493
MDL number:
MFCD00002919
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1726098
Organoleptic:
balsam; floral
Grade:
FG
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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Product Name

Phytol, ≥97%, FG

InChI key

BOTWFXYSPFMFNR-HMMYKYKNSA-N

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+

SMILES string

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

biological source

synthetic

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

Quality Level

300

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  • 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).

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.

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GHS07

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Warning

hcodes

H315,H413

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 4 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

368.6 °F

flash_point_c

187 °C

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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SHBR4442
SHBS3096
SHBS0285

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Fragrance material review on phytol.
McGinty D, et al.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 48, S59-S63 (2010)
Josué de Moraes et al.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 8(1), e2617-e2617 (2014-01-07)
Schistosomiasis is a major endemic disease that affects hundreds of millions worldwide. Since the treatment and control of this parasitic disease rely on a single drug, praziquantel, it is imperative that new effective drugs are developed. Here, we report that
Identification of fatty aldehyde dehydrogenase in the breakdown of phytol to phytanic acid
van den Brink DM, et al.
Molecular genetics and metabolism reports, 82(1), 33-37 (2004)
Antitubercular potential of some semisynthetic analogues of phytol.
Saikia D, et al.
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 20(2), 508-512 (2010)
Chiara Baccelli et al.
Journal of natural products, 70(6), 910-917 (2007-06-06)
The diterpenes previously isolated from the leaves of Croton zambesicus were tested to evaluate their vasorelaxant activity on the Wistar rat aorta. Their vasorelaxant effect was compared to a series of synthetic trachylobanes and related polycyclic compounds on KCl- or
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