dihydrophytol
3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-1-hexadecanol
Identification
| Name | dihydrophytol |
| CAS Number | 645-72-7 |
| EINECS | 211-453-0 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C20 H42 O |
| Molecular Weight | 298.55394000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J108.347C |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 343.00 to 344.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 310.00 °F. TCC ( 154.30 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 8.367 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 0.002692 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
1-
hexadecanol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-
3,7,11,15-
tetramethyl-1-hexadecanol
3,7,11,15-
tetramethylhexadecan-1-ol
PubMed:
Identification of feeding stimulants for boll weevils from cotton buds and anthers.
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In vitro conversion of phytol to phytanic acid in rat liver: subcellular distribution of activity and chemical characterization of intermediates using a new bromination technique.
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Copepod fecal pellets as a source of dihydrophytol in marine sediments.
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Characterization of bovine rumen liquor isoprenoid hydrocarbons with reference to dietary phytol.
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Characterization of two steroidal ketones and two isoprenoid alcohols in dairy products.
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The occurrence of dihydrophytyl wax esters in bovine rumen liquor.
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Metabolism of long-chain isoprenoid alcohols. Incorporation of phytol and dihydrophytol into the lipids of rat brain.
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Fatty alcohols (normal and isoprenoid) in sediments.
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Conversion of phytol into dihydrophytol and phytanic acid.
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[Studies on the metabolism of phytol, dihydrophytol and phytanic acid].