Tetrahymanol
Tetrahymanol is an oxygen-independent cyclic triterpenoid found in the ciliate Tetrahymena pyriformis and preserved in marine sediments. It serves as a biomarker in geochemical studies and is used in research investigating anaerobic biosynthetic pathways and membrane evolution in model protists.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2130-17-8
Smiles
C[C@]12[C@@] ([C@]3 (C) [C@@] (CC1) (C (C) (C) [C@@H] (O) CC3) [H]) (CC[C@]4 ([C@@]2 (C) CC[C@@]5 ([C@]4 (C) CCCC5 (C) C) [H]) [H]) [H]
Molecular Formula
C30H52O
Molecular Weight
428.73
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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