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

[1] As a cosmetic ingredient, phytantriol functions to increase moisture retention in skin and hair and helps vitamins and amino acids penetrate.

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