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P6617

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Pristanic acid

≥97% (GC), ethanol solution

Synonym(s):

2,6,10,14-Tetramethylpentadecanoic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H38O2
CAS Number:
1189-37-3
Molecular Weight:
298.50
EC Number:
200-578-6
MDL number:
MFCD05664739
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
329820250
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Pristanic acid solution, mixture of isomers, ethanol solution, ≥97% (GC)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥97% (GC)

form

ethanol solution

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C19H38O2/c1-15(2)9-6-10-16(3)11-7-12-17(4)13-8-14-18(5)19(20)21/h15-18H,6-14H2,1-5H3,(H,20,21)

InChI key

PAHGJZDQXIOYTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

Oxidation product of fatty acids in the diet, particularly phytanic acid. Phytanic acid is oxidized by alpha oxidation yielding pristanic acid, which is subsequently degraded by peroxisomal beta oxidation. Several inborn errors of metabolism with one or more deficiencies in the phytanic acid and pristanic acid breakdown have been described.

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

55.4 °F

Flash Point(C)

13 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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S Ferdinandusse et al.
American journal of human genetics, 78(6), 1046-1052 (2006-05-11)
In this report, we describe the first known patient with a deficiency of sterol carrier protein X (SCPx), a peroxisomal enzyme with thiolase activity, which is required for the breakdown of branched-chain fatty acids. The patient presented with torticollis and
Antonella Peduto et al.
Molecular genetics and metabolism, 82(3), 224-230 (2004-07-06)
Peroxisomal disorders include a complex spectrum of diseases, characterized by a high heterogeneity from both the clinical and the biochemical points of view. Specific assays are required for the study of peroxisome metabolism. Among these, pipecolic acid evaluation is considered
Biochemical markers predicting survival in peroxisome biogenesis disorders.
Jeannette Gootjes et al.
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 544, 67-68 (2004-01-10)
James A Mobley et al.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology, 12(8), 775-783 (2003-08-15)
An enzyme previously identified as alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase (AMACR) is overexpressed in high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia and in a majority (60-100%) of prostate cancers (CaPs) as compared with normal and benign hyperplastic lesions of the prostate, where it is minimally expressed.
Phytanic and pristanic acid are naturally occuring ligands.
Anna W M Zomer et al.
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 544, 247-254 (2004-01-10)
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