W276405

Myristic acid

≥95%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid, C14:0, NSC 5028, Tetradecanoic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₂COOH
• CAS Number: 544-63-8
• Molecular Weight: 228.37
• FEMA Number: 2764
• Beilstein: 508624
• EC Number: 208-875-2
• Council of Europe no.: 16
• MDL number: MFCD00002744
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901313
• Flavis number: 8.016
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 172.210; FDA 21 CFR 172.860; FDA 21 CFR 173.340
• Assay: ≥95%
• bp: 250 °C/100 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 52-54 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: oily; waxy; soapy
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C14H28O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14(15)16/h2-13H2,1H3,(H,15,16)
• InChI key: TUNFSRHWOTWDNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Experiments and Molecular Simulations to Study the Effect of Surface-Active Compounds in Mixtures of Model Oils on CO2 Corrosion during Intermittent Oil-Water Wetting.: Investigates how myristic acid, as a surface-active compound, influences CO2 corrosion mechanisms in oil-water systems, offering insights into corrosion prevention strategies in the oil industry (Norooziasl et al., 2024).

Disclaimer

The substance W276405 has no REACH registration because the only supported use is the use in medicinal products for human or veterinary use or in food or feedingstuffs according to article 2 of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: nwg
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves