PHYTANIC ACID
Synonym(s):3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadecanoic acid;NSC 108698;Phytanoic acid
- CAS NO.:14721-66-5
- Empirical Formula: C20H40O2
- Molecular Weight: 312.53
- MDL number: MFCD00133772
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-24 14:58:35
What is PHYTANIC ACID?
Description
Phytanic acid is a saturated 20-
The Uses of PHYTANIC ACID
Phytanoic Acid was useful for studying lipid metabolism in porcine oocytes.
What are the applications of Application
Phytanic Acid is a potential marker for peroxisomal disorders
Definition
ChEBI: Phytanic acid is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid consisting of hexadecanoic acid carrying methyl substituents at positions 3, 7, 11 and 15. It is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid, a long-chain fatty acid and a methyl-branched fatty acid. It is functionally related to a hexadecanoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a phytanate. It derives from a hydride of a phytane.
Properties of PHYTANIC ACID
| Melting point: | -65°C |
| Boiling point: | 391.36°C (estimate) |
| Density | 0.8888 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4461 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | 0.15 M Tris-HCl pH 8.5: >1 mg/ml (from Oleic Acid); DMF: >100 mg/ml (from Oleic Acid); DMSO: >100 mg/ml (from Oleic Acid); Ethanol: >100 mg/ml (from Oleic Acid); PBS pH 7.2: <100 μg/ml (from Oleic Acid) |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 4.79±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Colorless to light yellow |
Safety information for PHYTANIC ACID
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for PHYTANIC ACID
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