Phytanic acid is a derivative of the phytol side-chain of chlorophyll. It appears in humans following the ingestion of fat-containing foods and is present in human blood at a low micromolar concentration. Synonyms: 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecanoic acid, NSC 108698, Phytanoic acid CAS No: 14721-66-5 Molecular Formula: C20H40O2 Molecular Weight: 312.53 Appearance: Liquid Purity: 96%, mixture of isomers Solubility: Soluble in water (<0.1mg/ml at 25C), DMSO (100mg/ml), DMF (10 mg/ml), and 0.15M Tris-HCl (pH 8.5) (1mg/ml) Storage and Stability: Store at 4C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
312.53
Purity:
96%, mixture of isomers
Form:
Liquid
CAS Number:
[14721-66-5]
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