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heptadecane

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Description

Heptadecane is a saturated hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C17H36. It is a colorless, odorless liquid at room temperature and is found in various natural sources, such as petroleum and waxes. Heptadecane is not particularly reactive and is primarily used as a component in fuel blends and lubricants. Its long hydrocarbon chain makes it suitable for use in applications where high lubricity and thermal stability are required. Research into heptadecane primarily focuses on its potential applications in energy production and materials science. For instance, it is investigated as a potential fuel for diesel engines due to its high energy content and low emissions. Additionally, heptadecane is studied as a building block for the synthesis of various polymers and other materials with unique properties.'

heptadecane : A straight-chain alkane with 17 carbon atoms. It is a component of essential oils from plants like Opuntia littoralis and Annona squamosa. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

FloraRankFlora DefinitionFamilyFamily Definition
AnnonagenusA plant genus of the family ANNONACEAE. It has edible fruit and seeds which contain acetogenins and benzoquinazoline and other alkaloids.[MeSH]AnnonaceaeThe custard-apple plant family of the order Magnoliales, subclass Magnoliidae, class Magnoliopsida. Some members provide large pulpy fruits and commercial timber. Leaves and wood are often fragrant. Leaves are simple, with smooth margins, and alternately arranged in two rows along the stems.[MeSH]
OpuntiagenusA plant genus of the family CACTACEAE. Species with cylindrical joints are called Cholla; flat jointed ones are Prickly-pear.[MeSH]CactaceaeThe cactus plant family of the order Caryophyllales, subclass Caryophyllidae, class Magnoliopsida. Cacti are succulent perennial plants well adapted to dry regions.[MeSH]
Opuntia littoralisspecies[no description available]CactaceaeThe cactus plant family of the order Caryophyllales, subclass Caryophyllidae, class Magnoliopsida. Cacti are succulent perennial plants well adapted to dry regions.[MeSH]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID12398
CHEMBL ID3185332
CHEBI ID16148
MeSH IDM0066506

Synonyms (46)

Synonym
STL355860
n-heptadecane
nsc172782
nsc-172782
ch3-[ch2]15-ch3
heptadekan
CHEBI:16148 ,
ai3-36898
nsc 172782
brn 1738898
einecs 211-108-4
LMFA11000003
inchi=1/c17h36/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-17h2,1-2h
629-78-7
C01816
heptadecane
heptadecane, analytical standard
heptadecane, 99%
43B472DE-3A6B-4855-8457-9D679B0D1C87
AKOS000487450
H0023
tox21_302278
NCGC00256101-01
dtxsid7047061 ,
dtxcid5027061
cas-629-78-7
hsdb 8347
h7c0j39xum ,
4-01-00-00548 (beilstein handbook reference)
unii-h7c0j39xum
FT-0626894
normal-heptadecane
39756-35-9
CHEMBL3185332
mfcd00009002
hexadecane, methyl-
heptadecane, purum, >=98.0% (gc)
heptadecane; nsc 172782; ts 7; n-heptadecane
samarium(iii)chloridehexahydrate
PJ8 ,
heptadecane purum
Q150888
D97702
AS-56326
CS-0197341
n-heptadecane (d36)

Research Excerpts

Overview

Heptadecane is a volatile component of Spirulina platensis. It blocks the de novo synthesis of fatty acids and ameliorates several oxidative stress-related diseases.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Heptadecane is a volatile component of Spirulina platensis, and blocks the de novo synthesis of fatty acids and ameliorates several oxidative stress-related diseases. "( Molecular study of dietary heptadecane for the anti-inflammatory modulation of NF-kB in the aged kidney.
An, HJ; Choi, YJ; Chung, HY; Chung, KW; Jang, EJ; Kim, DH; Park, CH; Park, MH; Yu, BP, 2013
)
2.13

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The objectives of this study was aimed to determine the correlation among bioavailability of petroleum hydrocarbons, SOM content, and DOM level in soil-water systems."( Effects of natural organic matters on bioavailability of petroleum hydrocarbons in soil-water environments.
Chen, CH; Liu, PG; Whang, LM, 2019
)
0.51
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (2)

RoleDescription
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
volatile oil componentAny plant metabolite that is found naturally as a component of a volatile oil.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
long-chain alkaneAny alkane having a chain length of at least 13 carbon atoms.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (2)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
glucocorticoid receptor [Homo sapiens]Homo sapiens (human)Potency21.87240.000214.376460.0339AID720691
estrogen nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency61.13060.000229.305416,493.5996AID743079
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (3)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1347086qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Arenaviruses (LCMV): LCMV Primary Screen - GLuc reporter signal2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID1347083qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lassa (LASV) Arenavirus: Viability assay - alamar blue signal for LASV Primary Screen2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID1347082qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lassa (LASV) Arenavirus: LASV Primary Screen - GLuc reporter signal2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (39)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19906 (15.38)18.7374
1990's5 (12.82)18.2507
2000's5 (12.82)29.6817
2010's21 (53.85)24.3611
2020's2 (5.13)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 43.51

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index43.51 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.69 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.10 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index62.23 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (43.51)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other39 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]