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tetracosane

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Description

Tetracosane is a saturated alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C24H50. It is a white, waxy solid at room temperature and is found in some types of waxes. Tetracosane is not commonly used in commercial applications, but it has been studied for its potential applications in materials science. For example, tetracosane has been investigated for its ability to form self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on surfaces, which have potential applications in electronics and nanotechnology. Its long hydrocarbon chain allows it to form stable, ordered structures on surfaces, which can enhance surface properties such as adhesion, conductivity, and lubricity. Tetracosane has also been studied for its potential use as a biofuel, as it can be produced from renewable sources such as plants and algae. Its high energy density makes it a potentially attractive alternative to fossil fuels.'

tetracosane: a pure alkane compound [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

tetracosane : A straight-chain alkane containing 24 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 SourceID
PubMed CID12592
CHEMBL ID4172502
CHEBI ID32936
MeSH IDM0503993

Synonyms (36)

Synonym
unii-yq5h1m1d7i
nsc 2984
hsdb 8354
einecs 211-474-5
ai3-52698
yq5h1m1d7i ,
STL301146
AKOS015843189
646-31-1
nsc-2984
tetracosane
n-tetracosane
nsc2984
ch3-[ch2]22-ch3
CHEBI:32936 ,
tetracosane, analytical standard
tetracosane, 99%
0A751D89-FC23-4E63-9FA0-2DD14DA5803E
T0075
S0296
LMFA11000585
FT-0632744
POOSGDOYLQNASK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
DTXSID8060955 ,
mfcd00009352
lignocerane
tricosane, methyl-
tetracosane; nsc 2984; n-tetracosane
AS-10445
Q150988
D92298
CHEMBL4172502
HY-N7933
CS-0138834
dtxcid7044346
ch3-(ch2)22-ch3
[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]

Bioassays (1)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1348184Anti-Trichomonas activity against Trichomonas vaginalis2018European journal of medicinal chemistry, Jan-01, Volume: 143Recent developments in anti-Trichomonas research: An update review.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (15)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (13.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's5 (33.33)29.6817
2010's6 (40.00)24.3611
2020's2 (13.33)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 40.34

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 Index40.34 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.83 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.32 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index55.12 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (40.34)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews2 (12.50%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other14 (87.50%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]