描述
3-methyl-4-ethylhexane is a member of the class of compounds known as branched alkanes. Branched alkanes are acyclic branched hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n+2. 3-methyl-4-ethylhexane can be found in wild celery, which makes 3-methyl-4-ethylhexane a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.