DATASHEET
Formulation
Liquid
Storage:
Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at RT.
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.