Phytol

Phytol

Chembox new
Name = Phytol
ImageFile = Phytol.png ImageName = Phytol
IUPACName = (2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-
tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
CASNo = 7541-49-3
SMILES = CC(C)CCC [C@@H] (C)CCC
[C@@H] (C)CCCC(C)=CCO

Section2 = Chembox Properties
Formula = C20H40O
MolarMass = 296.54 g/mol
Density = 0.850 g/cm3
MeltingPt =
BoilingPt = 203-204 °C at 10 mmHg

Phytol is a natural linear diterpene alcohol which is used in the preparation of vitamins E and K1. It is also a decomposition product of chlorophyll. It is an oily liquid that is nearly insoluble in water, but soluble in most organic solvents. Phytol is a next generation biofuel

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