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n-tricosane
Description
n-tricosane, also known as tricosane, is a straight-chain alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C23H48. It is a white, waxy solid at room temperature and is found naturally in various sources, including petroleum, coal, and plant waxes.
n-tricosane is not typically synthesized in a laboratory setting due to its widespread natural occurrence. Its synthesis would likely involve a multi-step process utilizing reactions such as the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis or the polymerization of olefins.
n-tricosane is not known to have significant biological effects. Its primary importance lies in its use as a component of various industrial applications. For instance, it is used as a lubricant, a wax in food packaging, and a component in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
The study of n-tricosane is primarily driven by its role as a constituent of various natural and synthetic products, its potential applications in various industries, and its contributions to understanding the properties and behavior of long-chain alkanes.
Research on n-tricosane often focuses on its physical and chemical properties, its potential applications in various industries, and its environmental impact.'
n-tricosane: repels ovipositing female mosquitoes [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]
tricosane : A straight chain alkane containing 23 carbon atoms. [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]
Cross-References
| ID Source | ID |
|---|
| PubMed CID | 12534 |
| CHEBI ID | 32934 |
| MeSH ID | M0552497 |
Synonyms (35)
| Synonym |
|---|
| AKOS015843179 |
| ch3-[ch2]21-ch3 |
| CHEBI:32934 , |
| n-tricosane |
| 638-67-5 |
| nsc78487 |
| nsc-78487 |
| tricosane |
| tricosane, 99% |
| D3CD819C-C009-4DE8-8A12-BEFA098575B2 |
| C17433 |
| T0568 |
| A834566 |
| LMFA11000589 |
| docosane, methyl- |
| ai3-35917 |
| nsc 78487 |
| hsdb 8353 |
| unii-t166b8r1vc |
| t166b8r1vc , |
| einecs 211-347-4 |
| FT-0632718 |
| DTXSID7047699 , |
| tricosan |
| mfcd00009350 |
| tricosane, analytical standard |
| tricosane; nsc 78487; n-tricosane |
| CS-0188393 |
| Q150977 |
| T72756 |
| tricosane [standard material for gc] |
| AS-56122 |
| ?n-tricosane |
| dtxcid5027697 |
| ch3-(ch2)21-ch3 |
Roles (2)
| Role | Description |
|---|
| plant metabolite | Any eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms. |
| volatile oil component | Any 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)
| Class | Description |
|---|
| long-chain alkane | Any 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] |
Research
Studies (6)
| Timeframe | Studies, This Drug (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 5 (83.33) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (16.67) | 2.80 |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |
Market Indicators
Research Demand Index: 22.09
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 moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.
| Metric | This Compound (vs All) |
|---|
| Research Demand Index | 22.09 (24.57) | | Research Supply Index | 1.95 (2.92) | | Research Growth Index | 4.73 (4.65) | | Search Engine Demand Index | 18.60 (26.88) | | Search Engine Supply Index | 2.00 (0.95) |
| |
Study Types
| Publication Type | This drug (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|
| Trials | 0 (0.00%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 0 (0.00%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 6 (100.00%) | 84.16% |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |