Pristane
Agent Name
Pristane
CAS Number
1921-70-6
Formula
C19-H40
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,6,10,14-Tetramethylpentadecane; Bute hydrocarbon; Norphytan; Norphytane; Pentadecane, 2,6,10,14-tetramethyl-; [ChemIDplus] Robuoy; [Merck Index]
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (>C11)
Description
Transparent liquid; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Isoprenoid alkane found in shark liver oil; Used as a lubricant, transformer oil, corrosion inhibitor, and biological marker; [Merck Index]
Comments
A severe skin irritant; Causes changes in liver and spleen weights, changes in blood serum composition, and inflammatory effects in acute intraperitoneal studies of mice; [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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