Phytanic Acid, CAS 14721-66-5

Shelf life (days): 730.0

Formulation: A solution in ethanol

Formal Name: 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-hexadecanoic acid

Purity: ≥96%

Formula Markup: C20H40O2

Formula Weight: 312.5

CAS Number: 14721-66-5

Notes: Phytanic acid is a saturated 20-carbon branched-chain fatty acid which can only be derived from dietary sources. In cases of peroxisomal disorders, elevated levels of phytanic acid have been observed, and this is linked to diseases such as infantile phytanic acid storage disease and Refsum’s disease.{1912}

• SKU: CAY90360-10
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 90360-10
• Package Unit: 10 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK