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Prostane vs Pristane - What's the difference?

prostane | pristane |

In organic compound terms the difference between prostane and pristane

is that prostane is the alicyclic hydrocarbon 1-heptyl-2-octylcyclopentane or any of its derivatives while pristane is a natural saturated terpenoid alkane, 2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecane, used as a lubricant, an anticorrosion agent, and in medical research.

prostane

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (organic compound) The alicyclic hydrocarbon 1-heptyl-2-octylcyclopentane or any of its derivatives
  • (medicine) A herbal remedy made from a mixture of
  • pristane

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia pristane)
  • (organic compound) A natural saturated terpenoid alkane, 2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecane , used as a lubricant, an anticorrosion agent, and in medical research.
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