CAS 638-36-8: Phytane

Description: Phytane is a branched-chain alkane with the chemical formula C20H42, classified as a saturated hydrocarbon. It is a colorless, odorless liquid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Phytane is primarily derived from the degradation of chlorophyll and is found in various natural sources, including certain types of phytoplankton and sediments. Its structure features a long carbon chain with multiple branching points, contributing to its stability and resistance to oxidation. Phytane is often studied in the context of geochemistry and environmental science, as it can serve as a biomarker for ancient biological activity and is used in the analysis of sedimentary organic matter. Additionally, it has applications in the petrochemical industry and can be utilized as a reference compound in various analytical techniques. Due to its non-polar nature, phytane exhibits low reactivity, making it relatively inert under standard conditions.

Formula: C₂₀H₄₂

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

InChI key: InChIKey=GGYKPYDKXLHNTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: CCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C

Synonyms:

• 2,6,10,14-Tetramethylhexadecan
• 2,6,10,14-Tetramethylhexadecane
• 2,6,10,14-Tetrametilhexadecano
• Hexadecane, 2,6,10,14-tetramethyl-
• Phytan
• Tetrahydroneophytadiene
• Phytane

PHYTANE

CAS: 638-36-8

• Formula: C₂₀H₄₂
• Purity: 98%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 282.54748000000006

2,6,10,14-Tetramethylhexadecane

CAS: 638-36-8

• Formula: C20H42
• Purity: >98%
• Color and Shape: Liquid
• Molecular weight: 282.55

Smart Solutions™ TerpiMix Kit 2500 μg/mL in Isopropanol

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• Color and Shape: Kit

Hydrocarbon Window Defining Standard Mixture 500 µg/mL in Hexane

CAS: 111-84-2 1120-21-4 1921-70-6 593-49-7 629-50-5 629-62-9 629-78-7 629-92-5 629-94-7 629-99-2 630-03-5 630-04-6 630-05-7 630-07-9 638-36-8638-67-5 7194-84-5 7194-86-7

• Color and Shape: Mixture

TerpiMix 3 2500 µg/mL in Isopropanol

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• Color and Shape: Colourless

ASTM Method D2887 Hydrocarbon Window Defining Solution

CAS: 111-65-9 111-84-2 112-40-3 112-95-8 1120-21-4 124-18-5 14167-59-0 1921-70-6 4181-95-7 544-76-3 544-85-4 593-45-3 593-49-7 629-50-5 629-59-4 629-62-9 629-78-7 629-92-5 629-94-7 629-97-0 629-99-2 630-01-3 630-02-4 630-03-5 630-04-6 630-05-7 630-06-8 630-07-9 638-36-8638-67-5 638-68-6 646-31-1 7194-84-5 7194-85-6 7194-86-7

• Formula: C₁₀H₂₂
• Color and Shape: Mixture
• Molecular weight: 142.28

Phytane 10 µg/mL in Isooctane

CAS: 638-36-8

• Formula: C₂₀H₄₂
• Color and Shape: Single Solution
• Molecular weight: 282.55

ASTM Method D2887 Hydrocarbon Window Defining Solution

CAS: 111-65-9 111-84-2 112-40-3 112-95-8 1120-21-4 124-18-5 14167-59-0 1921-70-6 4181-95-7 544-76-3 544-85-4 593-45-3 629-50-5 629-59-4 629-62-9 629-78-7 629-97-0 630-01-3 630-02-4 630-06-8 638-36-8638-68-6 646-31-1 7194-85-6

• Color and Shape: Mixture

New Jersey TRPH Standard 987 200 µg/mL in Dichloromethane:Carbon Disulfide (9:1)

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• Formula: C₁₀H₂₂
• Color and Shape: Mixture
• Molecular weight: 142.28

Phytane

CAS: 638-36-8

Phytane

CAS: 638-36-8

• Formula: C₂₀H₄₂
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 282.55