| Bioactivity | Pristane (Norphytane) is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon oil found in small quantities in many plants, in various marine organisms, and as the most active component of mineral oil[1]. Pristane is a non-antigenic adjuvant, and induces MHC class II-restricted, arthritogenic T cells in the rat[2]. | ||||||||||||
| Invitro | Pristane activates CD4+ αβT cells that are MHC class II restricted and arthritogenic[1]. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Pristane | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 1921-70-6 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C19H40 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 268.52 | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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