Chemical Structure
Phytane [638-36-8]
CDX-P0605
CAS Number638-36-8
Product group Chemicals
Estimated Purity>95%
Molecular Weight282.55
Overview
- SupplierChemodex
- Product NamePhytane [638-36-8]
- Delivery Days Customer10
- CAS Number638-36-8
- CertificationResearch Use Only
- Estimated Purity>95%
- FormulationLiquid
- Molecular FormulaC20H42
- Molecular Weight282.55
- Scientific DescriptionChemical. 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. - 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.
- SMILESCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CC
- Storage InstructionRT
- UNSPSC12352200