Phytane
| Code | Size | Price |
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| CDX-P0605-M025 | 25 mg | £139.00 |
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Overview
Regulatory Status: RUO
Shipping:
AMBIENT
Storage:
+20°C
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Further Information
Alternate Names/Synonyms:
2,6,10,14-Tetramethylhexadecane
Appearance:
Colourless liquid.
CAS:
638-36-8
EClass:
32160000
Form (Short):
liquid
Handling Advice:
Protect from light and moisture.
Hazards:
H315-H319-H335
InChi:
InChI=1S/C20H42/c1-7-18(4)12-9-14-20(6)16-10-15-19(5)13-8-11-17(2)3/h17-20H,7-16H2,1-6H3
InChiKey:
GGYKPYDKXLHNTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Long Description:
Chemical. CAS: 638-36-8. Formula: C20H42. MW: 282.55. Phytane is the isoprenoid alkane formed when phytol, a constituent of chlorophyll, loses its hydroxyl group. Pristane is a common constituent in petroleum and has been used as proxy for depositional redox conditions, as well as for correlating oil and its source rock. In environmental studies, pristane is a target compound for investigating oil spills. This compound can be used as a reference substance.
MDL:
MFCD00060946
Molecular Formula:
C20H42
Molecular Weight:
282.55
Package Type:
Vial
Product Description:
Phytane is the isoprenoid alkane formed when phytol, a constituent of chlorophyll, loses its hydroxyl group. Pristane is a common constituent in petroleum and has been used as proxy for depositional redox conditions, as well as for correlating oil and its source rock. In environmental studies, pristane is a target compound for investigating oil spills. This compound can be used as a reference substance.
Purity:
>95% (GC)
SMILES:
CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CC
Solubility Chemicals:
Soluble in pentane, hexane or chloroform.
Transportation:
Non-hazardous
UNSPSC Category:
Biochemical Reagents
UNSPSC Number:
12352200
Use & Stability:
Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at RT.
References
(1) J.-F. Rontani & P. Bonin; Res. Microbiol. 162, 923 (2011)