Synthesis of phytanic acid.
Preparation of methyl phytanate from phytol by catalytic hydrogenation and chromic oxide oxidation is described. The method was applied to the preparation of methyl phytanate-(14)C.
D002247:Carbon Isotopes; D002625:Chemistry, Organic; D056890:Eukaryota; D005227:Fatty Acids; D055601:Organic Chemistry Phenomena; D013729:Terpenes
D002247:Carbon Isotopes; D005227:Fatty Acids; D013729:Terpenes