Chemical Formula: C35H72
Chemical Formula C35H72
Found 25 metabolite its formula value is C35H72
Pentatriacontane
Pentatriacontane is a long-chain hydrocarbon containing 35 carbons. It belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alkanes. These are acyclic branched or unbranched hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n+2, and therefore consisting entirely of hydrogen atoms and saturated carbon atoms. Thus, pentatriacontane is considered to be a hydrocarbon lipid molecule. Pentatriacontane is a very hydrophobic molecule, totally insoluble in water, and completely neutral. Pentatriacontane exists as a waxy solid. It is a naturally occurring compound that is found in parsley, several plant essential oils and in Candelilla wax. Candelilla wax is a wax derived from the leaves of the small Candelilla shrub native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. The Candelilla shrub is a member of the Euphorbia plant genus, from the family Euphorbiaceae. Candelilla wax is used as a food additive and a glazing agent. It also used in cosmetic industry, as a component of lip balms and lotion bars. One of its major uses is as a binder for chewing gums. Candelilla wax can be used as a substitute for carnauba wax and beeswax. It is also used for making varnish. Pentatriacontane is a member of the class of compounds known as alkanes. Alkanes are acyclic branched or unbranched hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n+2 , and therefore consisting entirely of hydrogen atoms and saturated carbon atoms. Thus, pentatriacontane is considered to be a hydrocarbon lipid molecule. Pentatriacontane can be found in parsley, which makes pentatriacontane a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product. The term higher alkanes is sometimes used literally as "alkanes with a higher number of carbon atoms". One definition distinguishes the higher alkanes as the n-alkanes that are solid under natural conditions .
