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phytanic acid

Term ID
CHEBI:16285
Synonyms
  • 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl hexadecanoic acid
  • 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-hexadecanoic acid
  • 3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-hexadecansaeure
  • 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecanoic acid
  • Phytanic acid
Definition
A branched-chain saturated fatty acid consisting of hexadecanoic acid carrying methyl substituents at positions 3, 7, 11 and 15.
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Relationships
is a type of
has_functional_parent
has_parent_hydride
inverse has_functional_parent
inverse is_conjugate_base_of
is_conjugate_acid_of
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from phytanic acid
Phenotype where environments contain phytanic acid
Phenotype modified by environments containing phytanic acid
Human Disease Model