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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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C01389 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB02019 |
FooDB: | FDB014472 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2905.22.5050 |
Typical G.C. | |
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EMD Millipore | Ernesto Ventós |
Parchem | Santa Cruz Biotechnology |
Sigma-Aldrich | The Good Scents Company |
Vigon International | WholeChem |
Ernesto Ventós S.A. | Vigon International, Inc. |
WholeChem, LLC |
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 |
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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 |