Phytol

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Phytol
Phytol
IUPAC name (2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-
tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol
Identifiers
CAS number [7541-49-3]
SMILES
 
Properties
Molecular formula C20H40O
Molar mass 296.54 g/mol
Density 0.850 g/cm3
Boiling point

203-204 °C at 10 mmHg
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

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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