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Methyl palmitate

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

n-Hexadecanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl hexadecanoate, Palmitic acid methyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)14CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
270.45
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1780973
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

assay

≥98.5% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.4512 (lit.)

bp

185 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

mp

32-35 °C (lit.)

density

0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

functional group

ester

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C17H34O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(18)19-2/h3-16H2,1-2H3

InChI key

FLIACVVOZYBSBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Methyl palmitate (MeP) is a high melting point component of biodiesel. It is used in a variety of flavors and fragrances and found abundantly in palm oil-related feedstocks.
Methyl palmitate is a fatty acid methyl ester, which shows potential anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects by preventing bleomycin-induced lung inflammation and inhibiting the nuclear factor kappa-β pathway(NF-κB).

Application

Methyl palmitate may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in biodiesel samples using chromatography techniques.
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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113.0 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)


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Anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects of methyl palmitate
El-Demerdash E, et al.
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 254(3), 238-244 (2011)
Basic properties of methyl palmitate-diesel blends
Altaie HAM, et al.
Fuel: The Science and Technology of Fuel and Energy, 193(3), 1-6 (2017)
Solvent free synthesis of methyl palmitate over sulfated zirconia solid acid catalyst
Saravanan K, et al.
Fuel: The Science and Technology of Fuel and Energy, 165(3), 298-305 (2016)
Eman M Mantawy et al.
Toxicology and applied pharmacology, 258(1), 134-144 (2011-11-15)
Fibrosis accompanies most chronic liver disorders and is a major factor contributing to hepatic failure. Therefore, the need for an effective treatment is evident. The present study was designed to assess the potential antifibrotic effect of MP and whether MP
Y N Wang et al.
Journal of economic entomology, 102(1), 196-202 (2009-03-04)
Walnut, Juglans regia L., is known for its insecticidal activities to a range of herbivores and microbes. Isolation and identification of bioactive compounds from walnut is a potential approach for the development of new pesticides. Laboratory experiments were carried out

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