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286087

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl heptadecanoate

95%

Synonym(s):

Heptadecanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl margarate

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)15COOCH3
CAS Number:
1731-92-6
Molecular Weight:
284.48
Beilstein:
1782681
EC Number:
217-055-3
MDL number:
MFCD00009001
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24857232
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

95%

bp

152-153 °C/0.05 mmHg (lit.)

mp

29.8-30.3 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C18H36O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20-2/h3-17H2,1-2H3

InChI key

HUEBIMLTDXKIPR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Methyl heptadecanoate was used as an internal standard in the
  • determination of traces of cyclic fatty acid monomers (CFAM) in oils and animal tissues
  • quantitation of plasma free fatty acids.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

>230.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

> 110.0 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

286087-5G:
286087-BULK:
286087-25G:
286087-VAR:

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J L Sebedio et al.
Journal of chromatography. A, 659(1), 101-109 (1994-01-21)
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