(Z,E)-phytol
3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol
Identification
| Name | (Z,E)-phytol |
| IUPAC | 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol |
| CAS Number | 7541-49-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C20 H40 O |
| Molecular Weight | 296.53800000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00151280 |
| Beilstein | 1726098 |
Regulatory
| FEMA Number | 4196 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 150-86-7 ; PHYTOL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.84900 to 0.85300 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.065 to 7.098 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46200 to 1.46600 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 202.00 to 204.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg, 130.00 to 135.00 °C. @ 1.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000008 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 8.230 (est) |
| Shelf Life | 12.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | emollients |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | low |
| Substantivity | 168 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
| Odor sample from | Sigma-Aldrich |
| Taste Description | mild balsamic green metallic nasturtium vegetable waxy |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg |
| 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 |
| Recommendation for (Z,E)-phytol usage levels up to | 10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| baked goods | 10.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 5.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | 5.00000 |
| cheese | 7.00000 |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | 5.00000 |
| confectionery froastings | 10.00000 |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | 5.00000 |
| fish products | 2.00000 |
| frozen dairy | 7.00000 |
| fruit ices | 10.00000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 5.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | 20.00000 |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | 7.00000 |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | 5.00000 |
| meat products | 2.00000 |
| milk products | 7.00000 |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | 5.00000 |
| poultry | 2.00000 |
| processed fruits | 7.00000 |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | 5.00000 |
| snack foods | 10.00000 |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | 5.00000 |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | 5.00000 |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
hexadec-2-en-1-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-
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
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