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Phytantriol is an aliphatic alcohol used in cosmetic products and as a food additive.[1][2] At room temperature it is a viscous liquid that is colourless to light yellow and with a sweetish odour.[3][1]

Preparation

Phytantriol is prepared by oxidizing isophytol in formic acid, hydrolysis of the product with an inorganic base, and isolation.[1]

Uses

As a cosmetic ingredient, phytantriol functions to increase moisture retention in skin and hair and helps vitamins and amino acids penetrate.[4] As of 2002 it is found in about 100 cosmetic products, such as hair conditioners, shampoos, and hair tonics, in concentrations from 0.0002% to 1%.[1]

Phytantriol is an amphiphile that is the second most used in making cubosomes.[5]

Toxicology

Oral LD50 values were >5000 mg/kg in rats and mice.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Final report on the safety assessment of phytantriol". International Journal of Toxicology. 26 Suppl 1: 107–114. 27 January 2018. doi:10.1080/10915810601163947. PMID 17365138.
  2. ^ Mus-Veteau, Isabelle (2014). Membrane Proteins Production for Structural Analysis. Springer. p. 298. ISBN 9781493906628.
  3. ^ "Phytantriol" (PDF). DSM.
  4. ^ Barauskas, Justas; Landh, Tomas (November 2003). "Phase Behavior of the Phytantriol/Water System". Langmuir. 19 (23): 9562–9565. doi:10.1021/la0350812.
  5. ^ Schwarz, James A.; Contescu, Cristian I.; Putyera, Karol (2004). Dekker Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. CRC Press. p. 887. ISBN 9780824750473.
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