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(2S)-2-hydroxyphytanic acid

Term ID
CHEBI:18164
Synonyms
  • (2S)-2-hydroxy-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecanoic acid
  • (2S)-2-hydroxyphytanic acid
  • L-2-hydroxyphytanic acid
Definition
A 20-carbon, methyl-branched hydroxy fatty acid and intermediate in phytanic acid degradation; accumulates in patients with peroxisimal disorders.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from (2S)-2-hydroxyphytanic acid
Phenotype where environments contain (2S)-2-hydroxyphytanic acid
Phenotype modified by environments containing (2S)-2-hydroxyphytanic acid
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