Pristane (Standard)

Pristane (Norphytane) is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon oil found in small quantities in many plants, in various marine organisms, and as the most active component of mineral oil[1]. Pristane is a non-antigenic adjuvant, and induces MHC class II-restricted, arthritogenic T cells in the rat[2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[1921-70-6]

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Others

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Inflammation/Immunology

Smiles

CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C

Molecular Formula

C19H40

Molecular Weight

268.52

References & Citations

[1]J J Turner, et al. Krypton Fluoride: Preparation by the Matrix Isolation Technique. Science. 1963 May 31;140 (3570) :974-5.|[2]Jens Holmberg, et al. Pristane, a non-antigenic adjuvant, induces MHC class II-restricted, arthritogenic T cells in the rat. J Immunol. 2006 Jan 15;176 (2) :1172-9.