234591

Methyl laurate

99.5%

• Synonym(s): Lauric acid methyl ester, Methyl dodecanoate
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₀CO₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 111-82-0
• Molecular Weight: 214.34
• Beilstein: 1767780
• EC Number: 203-911-3
• MDL number: MFCD00008966
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24854049
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 99.5%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.431 (lit.)
• bp: 262 °C/766 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 4-5 °C (lit.)
• solubility: water: insoluble 0.00759 g/L at 25 °C (practically)
• density: 0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• food allergen: no known allergens
• functional group: ester
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC
• InChI: 1S/C13H26O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13(14)15-2/h3-12H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: UQDUPQYQJKYHQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Hydrogenation of methyl laurate catalyzed by diatomite supported Pd-M (M=Cu, Co, Ni) bimetal nanocatalysts has been reported. IR absorption spectrum of methyl laurate in carbon tetrachloride and carbon disulphide solutions has been compared with the spectra of derivatives deuterated in the ω-methyl group and α-methylene groups.

Application

Methyl laurate has been used in selective synthesis of the secondary amide surfactant, N-methyl lauroylethanolamide.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H410
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P391 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 282.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 139 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves