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Methyl myristate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Methyl tetradecanoate, Myristic acid methyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)12COOCH3
CAS Number:
124-10-7
Molecular Weight:
242.40
Beilstein:
1773739
MDL number:
MFCD00008983
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750448
NACRES:
NA.24

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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

methyl myristate

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.436 (lit.)

bp

323 °C (lit.)

mp

18 °C (lit.)

density

0.855 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

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

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Methyl myristate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Glyceryl Mono and Dicaprylate
  • Glyceryl Mono and Dicaprylocaprate
  • Glyceryl Monocaprylate
  • Glyceryl Monocaprylocaprate
  • Glyceryl Tristearate
  • Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate
  • Polyglyceryl Dioleate

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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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Protocols

HPLC Analysis of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAMES) on SUPELCOSIL LC-18

Separation of Methyl decanoate; Methyl dodecanoate; Methyl myristate; Methyl palmitate; Methyl caprylate; Methyl oleate; Methyl linoleate; Methyl linolenate; Methyl stearate

GC Analysis of Bacterial Acid Methyl Esters (BAMEs) on Equity®-1

Protocol for GC Analysis of Bacterial Acid Methyl Esters (BAMEs) on Equity®-1

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