Phytane is a naturally occurring alkane produced by the alga Spirogyra and is a constituent of petroleum.

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Phytane is a naturally occurring alkane produced by the alga Spirogyra and is a constituent of petroleum. The IUPAC name for phytane is 2, 6, 10, 14-tetramethylhexadecane. Write a structural formula for phytane.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0072905014

4th edition

Authors: Francis A. Carey

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