Methyl tetradecanoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Methyl tetradecanoate is used as a component in the preparation of a high-density biodiesel. Also used as a niosome medium in which an anti-cancer drug could be transported within.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methyl tetradecanoate is used as a component in the preparation of a high-density biodiesel. Also used as a niosome medium in which an anti-cancer drug could be transported within.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and methanol. React with water.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 124-10-7
• Molecular Formula: C15H30O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 242.40
• MDL Number: MFCD00008983
• InChI Key: ZAZKJZBWRNNLDS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl myristate, tetradecanoic acid, methyl ester, uniphat a50, metholeneat 2495, myristic acid methyl ester, methyl n-tetradecanoate, myristic acid, methyl ester, methyl myristylate, tetradecanoic acid methyl ester, myristic acid, methyl ester 8ci
• PubChem CID: 31284
• IUPAC Name: methyl tetradecanoate
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

• Melting Point: 18°C
• Density: 0.855
• Boiling Point: 323°C
• Flash Point: >112°C (234°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.4562
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₂CO₂CH₃
• Quantity: 250 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform and methanol. React with water.
• Formula Weight: 242.4
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl tetradecanoate

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	204-680-1
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only