phytol
/ˈfʌɪtɒl/Biochemistry
noun
A long-chain terpenoid alcohol, C20H40O, that is a colourless oil obtained by the hydrolysis of various biologically important compounds including chlorophyll and vitamins E and K.
- Chemical name: 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol..
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. From German Phytol from ancient Greek ϕυτόν plant + German -ol.