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Isophytol

Synonym(s):3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-1-hexadecen-3-ol

  • CAS NO.:505-32-8
  • Empirical Formula: C20H40O
  • Molecular Weight: 296.53
  • MDL number: MFCD00048380
  • EINECS: 208-008-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-09-23 15:54:53
Isophytol Structural

What is Isophytol?

Description

Isophytol, also known as 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-1-hexadecen-3-ol, is a derivative of acetylene and acetone. Isophytol is a terpenoid alcohol that is used as a fragrance and as an intermediate in the production of vitamin E and K1. Among them, the amount of isophytol used in production of vitamin E is the largest, followed by that used in the production of vitamin  K1, while only about 0.1% of isophytol is used for fragrance and flavoring. Vitamin E is widely used in medicine, food, animal feed, beauty cosmetics and other aspects.

Chemical properties

colourless viscous liquid

The Uses of Isophytol

preparation of vitamins E and K1.

The Uses of Isophytol

iso-Phytol was introduced to the perfumers as a natural flower oil fixative. high-grade iso-Phytol is a useful and effective material for application in artificial flower absolutes, and in certain perfume bases,specialties, etc.

Preparation

1) by decomposition of Chlorophyll extract from Alfalfa grass.
2) by hydrogenation of Geranyl linalool (see monograph).

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Properties of Isophytol

Melting point: 43.4°C (estimate)
Boiling point: 309 °C(lit.)
Density  0.841 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.457(lit.)
Flash point: >230 °F
solubility  soluble in Chloroform
pka 14.51±0.29(Predicted)
form  clear liquid
color  Colorless to Light yellow
Specific Gravity 0.84
Odor at 100.00 %. mild floral herbal green
Water Solubility  Practically insoluble
Merck  14,5198
BRN  1783243
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 505-32-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Isophytol(505-32-8)
EPA Substance Registry System 1-Hexadecen-3-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl- (505-32-8)

Safety information for Isophytol

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
ghs
Environment
GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P273:Avoid release to the environment.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Computed Descriptors for Isophytol

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