Phytane - ≥98% , CAS No.638-36-8

CAS: 638-36-8 Cat. No.: P331075 Formula: C₂₀H₄₂ Molecular Weight: 282.55 EC Number: 211-332-2 PubChem CID: 12523

GRADE & PURITY ≥98%

Synonyms

2,6,10,14-Tetramethylhexdecane | UNII-27UZX1Q8TR | LMPR0104010019 | Phytan | TETRAHYDRONEOPHYTADIENE | Q171701 | Phytane | DTXSID70862339 | Hexadecane, 2,6,10,14-tetramethyl- | GGYKPYDKXLHNTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N | Phytane, analytical standard | 2,6,10,14-TETRAME

Storage

Room temperature,Desiccated

Shipped In

Normal

Specifications

Synonyms

2,6,10,14-Tetramethylhexdecane | UNII-27UZX1Q8TR | LMPR0104010019 | Phytan | TETRAHYDRONEOPHYTADIENE | Q171701 | Phytane | DTXSID70862339 | Hexadecane, 2,6,10,14-tetramethyl- | GGYKPYDKXLHNTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N | Phytane, analytical standard | 2,6,10,14-TETRAME

Specifications & Purity

≥98%

Storage

Room temperature,Desiccated

Shipped In

Normal

Purity

≥98%

Names and Identifiers

• Pubchem Sid: 488181690
• Pubchem Sid Url: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488181690
• Canonical Smiles: CCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C
• IUPAC Name: 2,6,10,14-tetramethylhexadecane
• InChIKey: GGYKPYDKXLHNTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• 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
• Isomeric SMILES: CCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C
• PubChem CID: 12523
• Molecular Weight: 282.55

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

• Kingdom Organic compounds
  • Superclass Lipids and lipid-like molecules
    • Class Prenol lipids
      • Subclass Diterpenoids

• Kingdom: Organic compounds
• Superclass: Lipids and lipid-like molecules
• Class: Prenol lipids
• Subclass: Diterpenoids
• Intermediate Tree Nodes: Not available
• Direct Parent: Acyclic diterpenoids
• Alternative Parents: Branched alkanes
• Molecular Framework: Aliphatic acyclic compounds
• Substituents: Acyclic diterpenoid - Branched alkane - Acyclic alkane - Saturated hydrocarbon - Alkane - Hydrocarbon - Aliphatic acyclic compound
• Description: This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as acyclic diterpenoids. These are diterpenoids (compounds made of four consecutive isoprene units) that do not contain a cycle.
• External Descriptors: Acyclic diterpenoids

Data sources

1. Djoumbou Feunang Y, Eisner R, Knox C, Chepelev L, Hastings J, Owen G, Fahy E, Steinbeck C, Subramanian S, Bolton E, Greiner R, and Wishart DS. ClassyFire: Automated Chemical Classification With A Comprehensive, Computable Taxonomy. Journal of Cheminformatics, 2016, 8:61.

DOI: 10.1186/s13321-016-0174-y

Chemical and Physical Properties

• x_boil_point_char: 69-71° C (lit.) at 0.001 mmHg
• Molecular Weight: 282.500 g/mol
• XLogP3: 9.900
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 0
• Rotatable Bond Count: 13
• Exact Mass: 282.329 Da
• Monoisotopic Mass: 282.329 Da
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 0.000 Ų
• Heavy Atom Count: 20
• Formal Charge: 0
• Complexity: 194.000
• Isotope Atom Count: 0
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
• Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 3
• Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
• Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
• The total count of all stereochemical bonds: 0
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purity of this product?

This product is supplied at ≥98% purity (chemical assay). Lot-specific values are stated on the Certificate of Analysis.

How is this product shipped?

This product ships under standard ambient conditions. No temperature-controlled packaging is required.

What are the CAS number, molecular formula and molecular weight?

The CAS Number is 638-36-8, the molecular formula is C20H42, and the molecular weight is 282.55 g/mol. InChIKey GGYKPYDKXLHNTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

What documentation is provided?

Available product documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and specification sheets, is shown in the product document area. Document availability and access follow the current site policy.

How should this product be stored?

Store in a cool place, desiccated. Keep the container tightly closed with desiccant — the material is moisture-sensitive.