Description
W502200 Sigma-Aldrich
Phytol
≥97%, FG
Synonym: 3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol
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CAS Number 7541-49-3
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Linear Formula CH3[CH(CH3)(CH2)3]3C(CH3)=CHCH2OH
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Molecular Weight 296.53
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FEMA Number 4196
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Beilstein Registry Number 1726098
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EC Number Z-7541493
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MDL number MFCD00002919
Description
Packaging
1 kg in glass bottle
100 g in glass bottle
4 kg in poly drum
General description
Phytol is a diterpene alcohol commonly used as an aromatic ingredient in many fragrance compounds.[1] In nature, it is found as a part of chlorophyll, vitamin K, vitamin E, and other tocopherols.[2][3] Some of its lipophilic analogs show potent antitubercular activity.[4]
Properties
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biological source | synthetic |
grade | FG |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 |
InChI Key | BOTWFXYSPFMFNR-HMMYKYKNSA-N |
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.) |
Documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
Organoleptic | balsam; floral |
food allergen | no known allergens |