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M8690

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl pristanate

≥99% (GC), liquid

Synonym(s):

Methyl 2,6,10,14-Tetramethylpentadecanoate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H40O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
312.53
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:

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.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

51.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

11 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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EU REACH Annex XVII (Restriction List)

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