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Phytane

CAS No.
638-36-8
Chemical Name:
Phytane
Synonyms
Hexadecane, 2,6,10,14-tetramethyl-;hexadecane,2,6,10,14-tetramethyl-;2,6,10,14-TETRAMETHYLHEXADECANE;Phytan;Phytane;Phytane in Iso-octane;tetrahydroneophytadiene;PHYTANE, STANDARD FOR GC;Phytane 10 μg/mL in Isooctane;2,6,10,14-Tetramethylhexdecane
CBNumber:
CB3333048
Molecular Formula:
C20H42
Molecular Weight:
282.55
MDL Number:
MFCD00060946
MOL File:
638-36-8.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
TDS File:
TDS
Last updated:2026-09-12 18:51:59

Phytane Properties

Boiling point 69-71 °C0.001 mm Hg(lit.)
Density 0.791 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
storage temp. Refrigerator
solubility Chloroform (Slightly), Hexane (Slightly)
form Liquid
color Clear Colorless
BRN 1744639
Major Application environmental
food and beverages
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
InChIKey GGYKPYDKXLHNTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C
FDA UNII 27UZX1Q8TR
EPA Substance Registry System Phytane (638-36-8)
UNSPSC Code 41116107
NACRES NA.24

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

PPE Eyeshields, Gloves
Safety Statements  24/25
WGK Germany  3
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
Hazardous Substances Data 638-36-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Phytane price More Price(11)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 80165 Phytane analytical standard 638-36-8 25mg $201 2026-04-30 Buy
TRC TRC-P399005-50MG Phytane 638-36-8 50mg $381 2026-06-03 Buy
TRC TRC-P399005-25MG Phytane 638-36-8 25mg $202 2026-06-03 Buy
TRC TRC-P399005-250MG Phytane 638-36-8 250mg $1600 2026-06-03 Buy
ChemScene CS-0822071 2,6,10,14-Tetramethylhexadecane 98.0% 638-36-8 1mg $54 2026-06-04 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
80165 25mg $201 Buy
TRC-P399005-50MG 50mg $381 Buy
TRC-P399005-25MG 25mg $202 Buy
TRC-P399005-250MG 250mg $1600 Buy
CS-0822071 1mg $54 Buy

Phytane Chemical Properties, Uses, Production

Uses

Phytane is a useful intermediate, which is involved in the manufacturing and analysis of various compounds. Phytane has recently been used in the development of a stable and environmental-friendly lubricating oil. By determining the ration of !3C to 12C in phytane isolated from ocean sediments researchers in the Netherlands have been able to quantify CO2 levels reaching back to the Cambrian period when animals emerged on the earth.

Definition

ChEBI: Phytane is a diterpene.

Phytane Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

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