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phytanic acid

CAS 14721-66-5C20H40O2MW 312.5

phytanic acid (CAS 14721-66-5) — formula C20H40O2, molecular weight 312.5; category organic chemicals.

Product Overview

CAS Number14721-66-5
Molecular FormulaC20H40O2
Molecular Weight312.5
LogP8.3
ApplicationsUses: This is an endogenously produced metabolite found in the human body. It is used in metabolic reactions, catabolic reactions or waste generation.
CategoryOrganic Chemicals

Applications

Documented applications: Uses: This is an endogenously produced metabolite found in the human body. It is used in metabolic reactions, catabolic reactions or waste generation..

Technical Profile

What this product is

phytanic acid is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 14721-66-5 and molecular formula C20H40O2 (molecular weight 312.5), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.

Identification

CAS number: 14721-66-5

Its molecular formula C20H40O2 comprises 20 C, 40 H, 2 O atoms.

Also known as: phytanic acid · 植烷酸

Category: organic chemicals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of phytanic acid?

The CAS registry number of phytanic acid is 14721-66-5.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of phytanic acid?

Molecular formula C20H40O2, molecular weight 312.5.

What other names is phytanic acid known by?

It is also registered under: phytanic acid, 植烷酸.

What are the documented applications of phytanic acid?

Recorded applications: Uses: This is an endogenously produced metabolite found in the human body. It is used in metabolic reactions, catabolic reactions or waste generation..

Which category does phytanic acid belong to?

Category: Organic Chemicals.

PubChem Public Data

Independent reference data for phytanic acid (CAS 14721-66-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

CAS Registry Number14721-66-5
PubChem CID26840
Molecular formulaC20H40O2
IUPAC name3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecanoic acid
UNII (FDA)8OYE5TF5VL

Computed descriptors

Molecular Weight312.5
XLogP38.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count14
Exact Mass312.302830514
Monoisotopic Mass312.302830514
Topological Polar Surface Area37.3
Heavy Atom Count22

Documented uses on record

    This is an endogenously produced metabolite found in the human body. It is used in metabolic reactions, catabolic reactions or waste generation.Oxidation of Branched Chain Fatty Acids

    Synonyms and trade names

    PHYTANIC ACID; 14721-66-5; 3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadecanoic acid; Phytanoic acid; Hexadecanoic acid, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-; DTXSID80864526; 8OYE5TF5VL; 3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-hexadecansaeure; 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-hexadecanoic acid; CHEBI:16285; NSC-108698; Acid, Phytanic; RefChem:174094; DTXCID00813031; 630-841-4; 3,7R,11R,15-tetramethyl-hexadecanoic acid

    Regulatory listings held on file

    GHS notification summary2.5% (1 / 40)

    GHS hazard classification

    GHS notification summary2.5% (1 / 40)
    Reported hazard statementsH315 (97.5%), H319 (97.5%), H335 (97.5%)

    This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 2.5% (1 of 40) of reports.

    H315 (97.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

    What the public record says

    phytanic acid · CAS 14721-66-5 · C20H40O2. UNII 8OYE5TF5VL.

    Physical description and handling notes

    Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.

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