phytadiene
1,2-hexadecadiene, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-
Identification
| Name | phytadiene |
| CAS Number | 2437-92-5 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C20 H38 |
| Molecular Weight | 278.52286000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.559.073D |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 348.00 to 349.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000102 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 324.00 °F. TCC ( 162.00 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 9.552 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for phytadiene usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for phytadiene flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
1,2-
hexadecadiene, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-
3,7,11,15-
tetramethyl-1,2-hexadecadiene
3,7,11,15-
tetramethylhexadeca-1,2-diene
PubMed:
Characterization of complex hydrocarbons in cigarette smoke condensate by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry.
PubMed:
Tissue variation in hydrocarbon composition in the rabbit.