Phytol
Diterpenoid (Acyclic)
C20H40O
Abundance: Trace
Phytol is a diterpenoid that serves as a structural component of chlorophyll. It has a sweet, grassy aroma. Uniquely, phytol actively degrades the enzymes responsible for clearing GABA from the synaptic cleft, prolonging its residence time to create deep relaxation and healthy sleep architecture.
Pharmacology & Effects
- Inhibits GABA degradation
- Enhances inhibitory neurotransmission
- Promotes deep relaxation and healthy sleep architecture
Aroma Profile
Floral
Balsamic
Vegetal
Sweet
Grassy
Chemistry Specs
- Molar Mass
- 296.53 g/mol
- CAS Number
- 150-86-7
Vaporization Data
Boiling Point
204 °C
399.2 °F