What is Pristane and Phytane?
Phytane is the isoprenoid alkane formed when phytol, a constituent of chlorophyll, loses its hydroxyl group. Pristane and phytane are common constituents in petroleum and have been used as proxies for depositional redox conditions, as well as for correlating oil and its source rock (i.e. elucidating where oil formed).
What is Phytane number?
Molecular FormulaC20H42. Average mass282.547 Da. Monoisotopic mass282.328644 Da. ChemSpider ID12006.
What is Pristane used for?
It is used as a lubricant, a transformer oil, an immunologic adjuvant, and an anti-corrosion agent, biological marker, plasmocytomas inducer and in production of monoclonal antibodies. Biosynthetically, pristane is derived from phytol and is used as a biomarker in petroleum studies.
What is oil made of chemically?
Chemical and physical properties Crude oil is a mixture of comparatively volatile liquid hydrocarbons (compounds composed mainly of hydrogen and carbon), though it also contains some nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen.
What c20h42 called?
EICOSANE
Eicosane
| PubChem CID | 8222 |
|---|---|
| Structure | Find Similar Structures |
| Chemical Safety | Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary (LCSS) Datasheet |
| Molecular Formula | C20H42 |
| Synonyms | EICOSANE n-Eicosane Icosane 112-95-8 Nonadecane, methyl- More… |
What is the melting point of Decane?
Decane
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Melting point | −30.5 to −29.2 °C; −22.8 to −20.6 °F; 242.7 to 243.9 K |
| Boiling point | 173.8 to 174.4 °C; 344.7 to 345.8 °F; 446.9 to 447.5 K |
| log P | 5.802 |
| Vapor pressure | 195 Pa |
Is Pristane acyclic alkane?
Pristane is a norterpene that is an acyclic saturated hydrocarbon derived from phytane by loss of its C-16 terminal methyl group. It has a role as a biomarker and an immunological adjuvant. It is a norterpene and a long-chain alkane.
What is the molecular formula for Pristane?
C19H40Pristane / Formula
What are 3 ways oil is classified?
The classification scheme provided below is more useful in a response scenario.
- Class A: Light, Volatile Oils. These oils are:
- Class B: Non-Sticky Oils. These oils have a waxy or oily feel.
- Class C: Heavy, Sticky Oils. Class C oils are characteristically:
- Class D: Nonfluid Oils. Class D oils are:
Is Triacontane a solid?
Aliphatic hydrocarbon waxy solid.