MOLECULE

2-Methyloctacosane

2-Methyloctacosane, also known as isononacosane, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as branched alkanes. These are acyclic branched hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n+2. Thus, 2-methyloctacosane is a hydrocarbon lipid molecule that is very hydrophobic, practically insoluble in water, and relatively neutral. 2-Methyloctacosane has been detected in alcoholic beverages, cereals and cereal products, and citrus. This could make 2-methyloctacosane a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. 2-Methyloctacosane is one of several hydrocarbons found in cannabis plants (PMID: 6991645). In addition to plant, 2-Methyloctacosane is one of an epicuticular hydrocarbons found in Drosophila mojavensis cluster species (PMID: 11710615).