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Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl myristate

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Methyl myristate, Myristic acid methyl ester, Methyl tetradecanoate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)12COOCH3
CAS Number:
124-10-7
Molecular Weight:
242.40
MDL number:
MFCD00008983
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
204-680-1

vapor pressure

0.065 Pa ( 25 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

bp

295 °C/1001 hPa

mp

18 °C

transition temp

flash point 112 °C

density

0.867 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C15H30O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15(16)17-2/h3-14H2,1-2H3

InChI key

ZAZKJZBWRNNLDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.866 - 0.868
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

233.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

112.0 °C - closed cup

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