PHYTOL

Description

PHYTOL is identified by CAS 150-86-7, molecular formula C20H40O and molecular weight 296.31 g/mol. UNII MZQ4XE15TP; ChEBI 17327; InChIKey BOTWFXYSPFMFNR-PYDDKJGSSA-N. Boiling Point: 202.00 to 204.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 131-132 °C (0.1 mm Hg); Melting Point: < 25 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	150-86-7
PubChem CID	5280435
Molecular formula	C20H40O
Molecular weight	296.31 g/mol
IUPAC name	(E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol
InChIKey	BOTWFXYSPFMFNR-PYDDKJGSSA-N
UNII (FDA)	MZQ4XE15TP
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:17327
FEMA number	4196
JECFA number	1832

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	296.5
XLogP3	8.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	13
Exact Mass	296.307915895
Monoisotopic Mass	296.307915895
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	21
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	202.00 to 204.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	131-132 °C (0.1 mm Hg)
Melting Point	< 25 °C
Density	0.847-0.863
Refractive Index	1.460-1.466

Physical description & handling notes

• Solid
• Colourless to yellow viscous liquid; Faint floral aroma
• very slightly
• Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
• Soluble (in ethanol)
• 183.69 Ų [M+K]+ [CCS Type: TW; Method: calibrated with polyalanine and drug standards]

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flower (E,Z)-PHYTOL
GHS notification summary	0.1% (1 / 1540)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (1 / 1540)
Reported hazard statements	H315, H400 (88.6%), H410 (91%), H413 (99.4%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Information on 3 consumer products that contain Phytol in the following categories is provided:
• 2-Hexadecen-1-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-, (2E,7R,11R)-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

Phytol; 150-86-7; trans-Phytol; (E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol; (2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol; MZQ4XE15TP; CHEBI:17327; DTXSID1040586; PHYTOL, (E)-; 3R,7R,11R,15-tetramethyl-2E-hexadecen-1-ol; FEMA NO. 4196, E-; 2-Hexadecen-1-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-, (7R,11R)-; RefChem:6139; DTXCID9020586; 205-776-6; 123164-54-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of PHYTOL?

CAS 150-86-7; molecular formula C20H40O; molecular weight 296.31 g/mol.

What other names is PHYTOL known by?

Phytol, 150-86-7, trans-Phytol, (E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol, (2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol, MZQ4XE15TP.

What is the regulatory status of PHYTOL?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is PHYTOL classified as hazardous?

0.1% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1 of 1540).

What are the key physical properties of PHYTOL?

Boiling Point: 202.00 to 204.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 131-132 °C (0.1 mm Hg); Melting Point: < 25 °C; Density: 0.847-0.863.

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