2-Hexadecen-1-Ol, 3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 7541-49-3
A mild floral note with a jasmine character and a soft green balsam facet. Light and natural, it adds a floral lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Jasmin |
| Impact Level | Low |
| Tenacity2 | 168 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 7541-49-3 |
| INCI Name | Phytol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C20H40O |
| Mol. Weight | 296.5 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol |
| InChIKey | BOTWFXYSPFMFNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
hexadec-2-en-1-ol, cis,trans-phytol, (7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethyl hexadec-2-en-1-ol, tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol, (Z,E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol, cis,trans-3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 202 °C @ 10 mmHg |
| Density | 0.84900 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000008 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 8.230 |
| Solubility | alcohol; dipropylene glycol; water, very slightly |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid |
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