描述
4-methyltetradecane is a member of the class of compounds known as branched alkanes. Branched alkanes are acyclic branched hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n+2. 4-methyltetradecane can be found in a number of food items such as orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and pepper (c. frutescens), which makes 4-methyltetradecane a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.