Phytol / Vitamin K1 Intermediate 150-86-7

Molecular Structure

PHYTOL Chemical properties

Phytol is a precursor for vitamins E and K1. It is an extremely common terpenoid, found in all plants esterified to Chlorophyll to confer lipid solubility.It has some synonyms like E)-3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadedcen-1-ol;(E)-phytol;2,6,10,14-Tetramethylhexadec-14-en-16-ol;2-Hexadecen-1-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-, [R-[R*,R*-(E)]]-;3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-,(r-(r*,r*-(e)))-2-hexadecen-1-o;3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-,[R-(R*,R*-(E))]-2-Hexadedcen-1-ol,and so on.

Molecular Formula: C20H40O
Molecular Weight: 296.53
EINECS: 205-776-6
boiling point:  202-204 °C (10 mmHg) 
Density:  0.85 
Refractive index:  1.461-1.469 
Merck:  7390

PHYTOL Uses

Phytol is commonly used as the basic raw materialsFor the production of vitamin K1, vitamin E.

PHYTOL Toxicitydata with referencePHYTOL Toxicity Data With Reference

RTECS:  TJ3490000

PHYTOL Consensus reports

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

PHYTOL Safety profile

Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Hazard Codes:  Xi
Risk Statements:  36/37/38
Safety Statements:  37/39-26