CAS 505-32-8: Isophytol

Description: Isophytol, with the CAS number 505-32-8, is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a terpenoid alcohol. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor, often described as floral or herbaceous. Isophytol is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water. Its molecular formula is C15H30O, and it features a branched structure that contributes to its unique properties. Isophytol is primarily derived from the essential oils of various plants and is used in the fragrance and flavor industry due to its pleasant scent. Additionally, it serves as a precursor in the synthesis of vitamin E and other bioactive compounds. The compound exhibits low toxicity, making it suitable for use in cosmetic formulations and food products. Its stability under normal conditions allows for a variety of applications, including use as an intermediate in organic synthesis and as a potential ingredient in pharmaceuticals.

Formula: C₂₀H₄₀O

InChI: InChI=1S/C20H40O/c1-7-20(6,21)16-10-15-19(5)14-9-13-18(4)12-8-11-17(2)3/h7,17-19,21H,1,8-16H2,2-6H3

InChI key: InChIKey=KEVYVLWNCKMXJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: OC(C=C)(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C

Synonyms:

• 3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-1-Hexadecen-3-Ol
• 3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadec-1-Ene-3-Ol
• 3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadec-1-en-3-ol
• 3,7,11,15-Tetrametilhexadec-1-En-3-Ol
• Hexadec-1-En-3-Ol, 3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-
• Iso-Phytol
• Isophytol
• Isovegetable alcohol
• Nsc 93744
• 1-Hexadecen-3-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-
• IPL

Isophytol

CAS: 505-32-8

• Formula: C₂₀H₄₀O
• Purity: >95.0%(GC)
• Color and Shape: Colorless to Light yellow clear liquid
• Molecular weight: 296.54

Isophytol, 95%

CAS: 505-32-8

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. …

• Formula: C₂₀H₄₀O
• Purity: 95%
• Color and Shape: Clear colorless to pale yellow, Liquid
• Molecular weight: 296.54

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

CAS: 505-32-8

• Purity: 98%+
• Molecular weight: 296.53g/mol

Isophytol

CAS: 505-32-8

• Formula: C₂₀H₄₀O
• Molecular weight: 296.54

Isophytol

CAS: 505-32-8

Applications Isophytol was used to study the acidities and acidity-catalytic activity relationships for sulfonic acid-functionalized …

• Formula: C₂₀H₄₀O
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 296.53

Isophytol

CAS: 505-32-8

Isophytol is a natural product that is composed of a basic structure with active substances. …

• Formula: C₂₀H₄₀O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Molecular weight: 296.53 g/mol