Term Name:	phytanate
Synonyms:	3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecanoate, 3,7,11,15-tetramethylpalmitate, phytanate anion
Definition:	A branched-chain saturated fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of phytanic acid, arising from deprotonation of the carboxylic acid group.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:37257]  ( EBI )