Phytol

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INCI name

  • Phytol,

Alternative names

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Origin

  • herbal,

Definition

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INCI function

  • emollient,
  • masking,

Substance category

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Characteristics

  • makes the skin supple and smoothes it
  • reduces or inhibits the basic odour or taste of the product
  • perfuming

CAS-No.

  • 150-86-7 / 7541,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

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Studies, literature and statements

Wikipedia

Phytol is a diterpene alcohol. There are cis- and trans-isomers of phytol. It occurs esterified in chlorophyll as an alcoholic component. Phytol has a slightly flowery odor and is also used as a fragrance. At room temperature, phytol is a clear to pale yellow liquid.

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