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.