Phytol
ALDRICH/W502200 - ≥97%, FG
Synonym: 3,7,11,15-
CAS Number: 7541-49-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H40O
Molecular Weight: 296.53
EC Number: Z-7541493
MDL Number: MFCD00002919
Linear Formula: CH3[CH(CH3)(CH2)3]3C(CH3)=CHCH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥97% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 202-204 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 0.85 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
InChI | 1S/C20H40O/c1-17(2)9-6-10 |
InChI key | BOTWFXYSPFMFNR-HMMYKYKNSA |
organoleptic | balsam; floral |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 |
SMILES string | CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC( |
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. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 4 kg in poly drum |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H315 - H413 |
Precautionary statements | P273 - P302 + P352 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 368.6 °F |
Flash Point(C) | 187 °C |
Purity | ≥97% |
bp | 202-204 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
Density | 0.85 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 4196 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |