Pristane

• Description:

  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 Name Alternative:

  Norphytane

• UNSPSC:

  12352211

• Hazard Statement:

  H315, H319

• Target:

  Others

• Type:

  Natural Products

• Related Pathways:

  Others

• Applications:

  COVID-19-immunoregulation

• Field of Research:

  Inflammation/Immunology

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/pristane.html

• Purity:

  99.87

• Solubility:

  DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

• Smiles:

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

• Molecular Formula:

  C19H40

• Molecular Weight:

  268.52

• Precautions:

  H315, H319

• 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.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions:

  -20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)

• Scientific Category:

  Natural Products

• Clinical Information:

  No Development Reported

• CAS Number:

  1921-70-6