Look up: phytol

1. phytol
   Long-chain fatty alcohol (C20) forming part of chlorophyll, attached to the protoporphyrin ring by an ester linkage.
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2. phytol
   Long chain fatty alcohol (C20) forming part of chlorophyll, attached to the protoporphyrin ring by an ester linkage. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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3. phytol
   an organic compound used in the manufacture of synthetic vitamins E and K1. Phytol was first obtained by hydrolysis (decomposition by water) of ... [1 related articles]
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4. phytol
   Type: Term Pronunciation: fī′tol Definitions: 1. An unsaturated primary alcohol derived from the hydrolysis of chlorophyll; a constituent of vitamins E and K₁. Synonyms: phytyl alcohol
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5. phytol
   A chemical substance that comes from plants and is used to make vitamins E and K. Phytol is also found in soaps, beauty care products, and household products.
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6. Phytol
   `Phytol` is an acyclic diterpene alcohol that can be used as a precursor for the manufacture of synthetic forms of vitamin E and vitamin K1. In ruminants, the gut fermentation of ingested plant materials liberates phytol, a constituent of chlorophyll, which is then converted to phytanic acid and sto...
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