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: C(CC(C=C)(C)O)CC(CCCC(CCCC(C)C)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

Ref: 3B-I0145

Isophytol, 95%

CAS: 505-32-8

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Formula: C₂₀H₄₀O

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless to pale yellow, Liquid

Molecular weight: 296.54

Ref: 02-A18583

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

CAS: 505-32-8

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

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 296.53g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1010843

Isophytol

CAS: 505-32-8

Formula: C₂₀H₄₀O

Molecular weight: 296.54

Ref: 4Z-I-164001

Isophytol

Controlled Product

CAS: 505-32-8

Applications Isophytol was used to study the acidities and acidity-catalytic activity relationships for sulfonic acid-functionalized ionic liquids with pyridinium cations.Regioselective condesation of trimethylhydroquinone with isophytol produced (±)​-​α-​tocopherol (vitamin E; Tf= CF3SO2)​.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Xing, H., et al.: J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem., 264, 53 (2007); Hasegawa, A., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 42, 5731 (2003).

Formula: C₂₀H₄₀O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 296.53

Ref: TR-I874505