Phytane
| Overview | |
| Catalog # | bs-76734c-25mg |
| Product Name | Phytane |
| Specifications | |
| Storage Buffer | Liquid |
| Storage Condition | Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at RT. |
| Target | |
| Product Information | CAS Number: 638-36-8 Molecular formula: C20H42 Molecular weight: 282.55 Purity: >95% (GC) Appearance: Colourless liquid. Solubility: Soluble in pentane, hexane or chloroform. InChiKey: GGYKPYDKXLHNTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N SMILES: CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CC SMILES: CCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C |
| 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. |
Frequently asked questions
Which applications is Phytane (bs-76734C) validated for, and at what dilution?
bs-76734C is validated for Life Science( N/A).
How should bs-76734C be stored?
Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at RT. Storage buffer: Liquid