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ChEBI

phytanate

Term ID
CHEBI:37257
Synonyms
  • 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecanoate
  • 3,7,11,15-tetramethylpalmitate
  • phytanate anion
Definition
A branched-chain saturated fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of phytanic acid, arising from deprotonation of the carboxylic acid group.
References
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has_functional_parent
has_role
inverse has_functional_parent
inverse is_conjugate_acid_of
is_conjugate_base_of
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from phytanate
Phenotype where environments contain phytanate
Phenotype modified by environments containing phytanate
Human Disease Model
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