Isophytol (CAS N° 505-32-8)​

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Isophytol

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Isophytol (CAS N° 505-32-8)​

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Isophytol R

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General Presentation

General Presentation

  • CAS N° :

    505-32-8
  • EINECS number :

    208-008-8
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  • Volatility :

    Base
  • Price Range :

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Physico-chemical properties

Physico-chemical properties

  • Appearance :

    Colorless liquid
  • Density :

    0,844
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  • Vapor pressure :

    0,052 mmHg @100°C
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  • Molecular formula :

    C20H40O
  • Molecular Weight :

    296,54 g/mol
  • Log P :

    8,8
  • Fusion Point :

    130°C (266°F)
  • Boiling Point :

    320°C (608°F)
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Chemistry & Uses

Chemistry & Uses

Uses in perfumery :

Isophytol R has a very sligh floral smell with green herbal undertones. It is mainly used to create white floral composition, as a fixator.

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Natural availability :

Occurrence of isophytol have been reported in Jasmine absolute (close to 7%!)

Isomerism :

Isophytol has two stereoisomers, the Isophytol R and the isophytol S. The R one is the most used in perfumery.

Synthesis precursor :

Isophytol is an intermediate product in the production of vitamin E and vitamin K1

Synthesis route :

May be obtained from Farnesylacetone. The isophytol is mainly obtained during the manufacturing process of vitamin E and vitamin K1 because its a by-product of the reaction.

Stability :

The Isophytol R is a very stable product in all king of applications.

Other comments :

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