| Preferred name | (Z,E)-phytol |
| Trivial Name | 3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol |
| Short Description | 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol |
| Formula | C20 H40 O |
| CAS Number | 7541-49-3 |
| Deleted CAS Number | 844467-91-0 |
| FEMA Number | 4196 |
| Beilstein Number | 1726098 |
| MDL | MFCD00151280 |
| xLogP3-AA | 8.20 (est) |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 150-86-7 ; PHYTOL |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| Golm Metabolome Database: | Search |
| KEGG (GenomeNet): | C01389 |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB02019 |
| FooDB: | FDB014472 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2905.22.5050 |
| Typical G.C. | |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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| Wikipedia: | View |
| EMD Millipore | Ernesto Ventós |
| Parchem | Santa Cruz Biotechnology |
| Sigma-Aldrich | Vigon International |
| WholeChem | Ernesto Ventós S.A. |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 296.53799438477 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 7.065 to 7.098 |
| Refractive Index | 1.462 to 1.466 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 202 to 204°C @ 10 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 130 to 135°C @ 1 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 8.0E-6 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 110 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 8.23 est |
| Shelf life | 12 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
| Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| dipropylene glycol | Yes |
| water, very slightly | Yes |
| water, 0.00327 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Floral | |
| floral, balsamic, green, jasmin | |
| Odor strength | low |
| Substantivity | 168 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (2002) | At 100.00 %. mild light floral balsam green jasmin |
| Flavor Type: Balsamic | |
| balsamic, green, metallic, nasturtium, vegetable, waxy | |
| General comment | Mild balsamic green metallic nasturtium vegetable waxy |
| (data available) |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| None - None found. | |
| S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavor and fragrance agents | |||
| IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
| Recommendation for (Z,E)-phytol usage levels up to: | |||
| 10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 22 | |||
| Click here to view publication 22 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | 10.00000 | 50.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | 5.00000 | 25.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | 5.00000 | 25.00000 | |
| cheese: | 7.00000 | 35.00000 | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | 5.00000 | 25.00000 | |
| confectionery froastings: | 10.00000 | 50.00000 | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | 5.00000 | 25.00000 | |
| fish products: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| frozen dairy: | 7.00000 | 35.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | 10.00000 | 50.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | 5.00000 | 25.00000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | 20.00000 | 100.00000 | |
| hard candy: | - | - | |
| imitation dairy: | 7.00000 | 35.00000 | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | 5.00000 | 25.00000 | |
| meat products: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| milk products: | 7.00000 | 35.00000 | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | 5.00000 | 25.00000 | |
| poultry: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| processed fruits: | 7.00000 | 35.00000 | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | 5.00000 | 25.00000 | |
| snack foods: | 10.00000 | 50.00000 | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | 5.00000 | 25.00000 | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | 5.00000 | 25.00000 | |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):7541-49-3 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :145386 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WGK Germany:3 |
| 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol |
| Chemidplus:0007541493 |
| RTECS:TJ3490000 for cas# 7541-49-3 |