Phytol
Aroma Chemical CAS 150-86-7
A delicate floral note with a balsamic character and a soft powdery waxy facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Waxy |
| Descriptor 3 | Powdery |
| Impact Level | Low |
Identification
| CAS Number | 150-86-7 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C20H40O |
| Mol. Weight | 296.5 |
| IUPAC Name | (E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol |
| InChIKey | BOTWFXYSPFMFNR-PYDDKJGSSA-N |
Synonyms
2-hexadecen-1-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-, (2E,7R,11R)-, 2-hexadecen-1-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-, (R-(R*,R*-(E)))-, (E,Z)-phytol, (E)-phytol, trans-phytol, phytol natural, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl hexadec-2-en-1-ol, (2E,7R,11R)- 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol, (2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol, (R-(R*,R* -(E)))-3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol, (theta-(theta, theta-(E)))-3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol, (2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol, (2E)(7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol, (E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 334 °C |
| Density | 0.84700 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000008 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 8.230 |
| Solubility | water, 0.00327 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only.; For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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