phytolPhytol

Phytol, an acyclic diterpene alcohol, is a colorless, high-boiling oil. Esterified, it is part of chlorophyll.

Molecular formula:
C20H40O
Molecular weight:
296.54
CAS Registry Number:
150-86-7
Density:
0.85
Boiling point:
203 - 204 °C (13 hPa)
Refractive index, nD:
1.4638 (20 °C)
Beilstein:
1, II 503

3D Molecular Model

phytol 3D

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Burkhard Kirste, 1994-08-19, 1998-02-03