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Biochemistry 4th Edition by Reginald Garrett, Charles Grisham
Edition 4ISBN: 9780495109358Biochemistry 4th Edition by Reginald Garrett, Charles Grisham
Edition 4ISBN: 9780495109358 Exercise 3
Assessing the mechanism of oxidation of phytanic acid
Phytanic acid, the product of chlorophyll that causes problems for individuals with Refsum's disease, is 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecanoic acid. Suggest a route for its oxidation that is consistent with what you have learned in this chapter. (Hint: The methyl group at C-3 effectively blocks hydroxylation and normal -oxidation. You may wish to initiate breakdown in some other way.)
Phytanic acid, the product of chlorophyll that causes problems for individuals with Refsum's disease, is 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecanoic acid. Suggest a route for its oxidation that is consistent with what you have learned in this chapter. (Hint: The methyl group at C-3 effectively blocks hydroxylation and normal -oxidation. You may wish to initiate breakdown in some other way.)
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