CAS 150-86-7: Phytol
Description:Phytol is a natural organic compound classified as a diterpene alcohol, with the chemical formula C20H40O. It is a colorless, viscous liquid that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Phytol is derived from chlorophyll and is commonly found in various plant oils, particularly in the essential oils of mint and other aromatic plants. It possesses a mild, grassy odor and is often used in the fragrance industry. Additionally, phytol has applications in the synthesis of vitamins, particularly vitamin E and vitamin K1. Its structure features a long hydrocarbon chain with a hydroxyl group, contributing to its alcohol properties. Phytol is also recognized for its potential biological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, making it of interest in pharmacological research. Due to its natural origin and versatile applications, phytol is considered a valuable compound in both the cosmetic and food industries.
Formula:C20H40O
InChI: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+/t18-,19-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=BOTWFXYSPFMFNR-PYDDKJGSSA-N
SMILES:OCC=C(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C
- Synonyms:
- (2E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol
- (2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol
- (2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol
- (2E,7R,11S)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol
- (7R,11R,2E)-Phytol
- (7R,11R,E)-3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol
- (E)-Phytol
- (E,R,R)-Phytol
- 2-Hexadecen-1-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-, (2E,7R,11R)-
- 2-Hexadecen-1-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-, [R-[R*,R*-(E)]]-
- See more synonyms
- 3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadec-2-Ene-1-Ol
- 3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol
- 3,7,11,15-Tetrametilhexadec-2-En-1-Ol
- Natural Phytol
- Phytol, Mixture Of Isomers
- trans-Phytol
- Phytol
