CAS No. 150-86-7

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Phytol Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 150-86-7
Molecular Formula

C20H40O

Molecular Weight (MW) 296.53

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Phytol is a natural diterpene alcohol that acts as a specific activator of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα). Through PPARα activation, phytol modulates downstream transcriptional programs and gene expression involved in cellular lipid metabolism. Additionally, phytol demonstrates significant antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and antioxidant activities by suppressing oxidative stress markers and modulating inflammatory response pathways in biological systems. [1]

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Solubility

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FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.