Pristane

• CAT Number: M120080
• CAS Number: 1921-70-6
• Molecular Formula: C19H40
• Molecular Weight: 268.52
• Purity: ≥95%

Pristane (2,6,10,14-Tetramethylpentadecane, TMPD) is a natural saturated terpenoid alkane obtained primarily from shark liver oil that is widely used to induce tumorgenesis in mice and arthritis and lupus nephritis in rats.

Reference

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