Archaeol
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Archaeol is composed of two phytanyl chains linked to the sn-2 and sn-3 positions of glycerol. As its phosphate ester, it is a common component of the membranes of archaea.[1]
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IUPAC name
2,3-Bis(3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecoxy)propan-1-ol | |
Other names
Archaeol lipid; 2,3-Di-O-phytanyl-sn-glycerol; 2,3-Bis[(3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecyl)oxy]-1-propanol | |
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MeSH | archaeol+lipid |
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C43H88O3 | |
Molar mass | 653.174 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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