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 | 300 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 |
| SMILES string | CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC( |
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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. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 4 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| 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 |


