title: Occurrence and distribution of n-alkanes in sucking-calf tissues.
abstract: Samples of subcutaneous and perirenal fat, muscle, heart, liver, kidney, and spleen from eleven 4-month-old sucking calves were analyzed for their hydrocarbon composition. Qualitative and quantitative determinations were carried out by gas chromatography. Ranges of total hydrocarbons and odd-even hydrocarbon distribution for each tissues are reported. In general, a predominance of odd-numbered hydrocarbons in the high carbon number range was observed. As compared to adult bovines, calf tissues, with the exception of adipose tissues, show higher amounts of total hydrocarbons.
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging; D000473:Alkanes / Q000378:metabolism*; D000828:Animal Population Groups / Q000378:metabolism*; D000818:Animals; D000833:Animals, Suckling / Q000378:metabolism*; D002417:Cattle; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer; D014018:Tissue Distribution
chemical_list: D000473:Alkanes