Phytanic acid methyl ester, an esterified form of long-chain fatty acid methyl esters and phytanic acid, has been found in Greek tobacco. 1 1. Kimland, B., Aasen, AJ and Enzell, CRTobacco chemistry. 10. Volatile neutral constituents of Hellenic Acta Tobacco Chemistry. Scand.26(6)2177-2184(1972)