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M8690

Methyl pristanate

≥99% (GC), liquid

Synonym(s):

Methyl 2,6,10,14-Tetramethylpentadecanoate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H40O2
CAS Number:
1001-80-5
Molecular Weight:
312.53
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24724544
EC Number:
200-659-6
MDL number:
MFCD04040009
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assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

COC(=O)C(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C

Biochem/physiol Actions

Methyl branched fatty acid intermediate of pristanic acid, which is involved in peroxisomal disorders.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

51.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

11 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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67-56-1

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