Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E,Z)-Phytol
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol
JECFA number	1832
CAS number	150-86-7
FEMA number	4196
COE number	10302
FLAVIS number	02.204
Molecular weight	296.54
Chemical formula	C20H40O
Physical form/odour	Colourless to yellow viscous liquid; Faint floral aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	131-132° (0.1 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95% (E-isomer 65% and Z-isomer 34%)
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.460-1.466
Specific gravity	0.847-0.863
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum