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Sigma-Aldrich

Phytol

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol

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Linear Formula:
CH3[CH(CH3)(CH2)3]3C(CH3)=CHCH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
296.53
FEMA Number:
4196
Beilstein:
1726098
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012

Assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.463 (lit.)

bp

202-204 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.85 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

balsam; floral

SMILES string

CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCC\C(C)=C\CO

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+

InChI key

BOTWFXYSPFMFNR-HMMYKYKNSA-N

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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.

Application


  • Zein/fucoidan-coated phytol nanoliposome: preparation, characterization, physicochemical stability, in vitro release, and antioxidant activity.: This article explores the development of phytol-loaded nanoliposomes, evaluating their stability, release profile, and antioxidant activity, demonstrating their potential in pharmaceutical applications (Chen et al., 2024).

  • Ethanolic extract of Euphorbia royleana Boiss. reduces metastasis of breast cancer cells and inhibits tumor progression in vivo.: This research demonstrates the anti-cancer properties of Euphorbia royleana, with phytol identified as one of the active compounds contributing to the inhibition of cancer cell metastasis and tumor progression (Gull et al., 2024).

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 4 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

368.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

187 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Fragrance material review on phytol.
McGinty D, et al.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 48, S59-S63 (2010)
Antitubercular potential of some semisynthetic analogues of phytol.
Saikia D, et al.
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 20(2), 508-512 (2010)
Identification of fatty aldehyde dehydrogenase in the breakdown of phytol to phytanic acid
van den Brink DM, et al.
Molecular genetics and metabolism reports, 82(1), 33-37 (2004)
Josué de Moraes et al.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 8(1), e2617-e2617 (2014-01-07)
Schistosomiasis is a major endemic disease that affects hundreds of millions worldwide. Since the treatment and control of this parasitic disease rely on a single drug, praziquantel, it is imperative that new effective drugs are developed. Here, we report that
Michael H Perlin et al.
BMC genomics, 16, 461-461 (2015-06-17)
The genus Microbotryum includes plant pathogenic fungi afflicting a wide variety of hosts with anther smut disease. Microbotryum lychnidis-dioicae infects Silene latifolia and replaces host pollen with fungal spores, exhibiting biotrophy and necrosis associated with altering plant development. We determined

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