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Phytol
Phytol (florasol, phytosol) is an acyclic hydrogenated diterpene alcohol. It is naturally found in many plants as a result of chlorophyll degradation and is used by them to produce vitamin E and vitamin K1. It smells grassy and dominates the aroma of certain green teas. In human industry, phytol can be used to chemically synthesize vitamins E and K1. It is also used as a fragrance and flavoring in cosmetics, shampoos, toilet soaps, and detergents, as well as in some cannabis distillates as a diluent or for flavoring. Its worldwide use has been estimated to be approximately 0.1–1.0 metric tons per year.
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Phytol (florasol, phytosol) is an acyclic hydrogenated diterpene alcohol. It is naturally found in many plants as a result of chlorophyll degradation and is used by them to produce vitamin E and vitamin K1. It smells grassy and dominates the aroma of certain green teas. In human industry, phytol can be used to chemically synthesize vitamins E and K1. It is also used as a fragrance and flavoring in cosmetics, shampoos, toilet soaps, and detergents, as well as in some cannabis distillates as a diluent or for flavoring. Its worldwide use has been estimated to be approximately 0.1–1.0 metric tons per year.
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