dihydrophytol

3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-1-hexadecanol

CAS: 645-72-7 C20 H42 O MW: 298.55394000

Identification

Namedihydrophytol
CAS Number645-72-7
EINECS211-453-0
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC20 H42 O
Molecular Weight298.55394000
Nikkaji NumberJ108.347C

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 ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

found in nature

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. PubMed: 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. PubMed: Copepod fecal pellets as a source of dihydrophytol in marine sediments. PubMed: Characterization of bovine rumen liquor isoprenoid hydrocarbons with reference to dietary phytol. PubMed: Characterization of two steroidal ketones and two isoprenoid alcohols in dairy products. PubMed: The occurrence of dihydrophytyl wax esters in bovine rumen liquor. PubMed: Metabolism of long-chain isoprenoid alcohols. Incorporation of phytol and dihydrophytol into the lipids of rat brain. PubMed: Fatty alcohols (normal and isoprenoid) in sediments. PubMed: Conversion of phytol into dihydrophytol and phytanic acid. PubMed: [Studies on the metabolism of phytol, dihydrophytol and phytanic acid].