isophytol
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Isophytol is a terpenoid alcohol that is used as a fragrance and as an intermediate in the production of vitamin E and K1.
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- Mass
- 296.308
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- chemical formula
- C₂₀H₄₀O
- canonical SMILES
- CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)(C=C)O
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- Isophytol
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- Occurrence
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- Toxicology
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Isophytol is a terpenoid alcohol that is used as a fragrance and as an intermediate in the production of vitamin E and K1.
==Occurrence== Isophytol has been in found in two red algae species and more than 15 plant species. Concentrations found have been low.
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