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H4515

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl heptadecanoate

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Heptadecanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl margarate

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)15COOCH3
CAS Number:
1731-92-6
Molecular Weight:
284.48
Beilstein:
1782681
EC Number:
217-055-3
MDL number:
MFCD00009001
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
24895518
NACRES:
NA.25
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biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99%

form

powder or solid

bp

152-153 °C/0.05 mmHg (lit.)

mp

29.8-30.3 °C (lit.)

functional group

ester

lipid type

saturated FAs

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C18H36O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20-2/h3-17H2,1-2H3

InChI key

HUEBIMLTDXKIPR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Methyl heptadecanoate has been used:
  • as a substrate for lipoxygenase assay[1]
  • as an internal standard for the quantification of squalene,[2] fatty acids (FA)[3][4] and lipids[5][6]
  • as a reference standard for precise separation of methyl esters of different fatty acids[7]

Other Notes

Product clings due to static, may require dissolving material to fully recover out of bottle.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

>230.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

> 110.0 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Lot/Batch Number
0000389597
0000389597
0000369753
0000348425
0000348425

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Lipolytic and oxidative changes of barley lipids during malting and mashing
Kaukovirta-Norja A, et al.
Journal of the Institute of Brewing, 99(5), 395-403 (1993)
Development and optimization of chromatographic systems for separation of fatty acids by gas chtomatographic method
Hadjieva BR, et al.
World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 6(4), 12-23 (2017)
Histological and chemical characterization of Myrsine laetevirens seed
Otegui M, et al.
International Journal of Plant Sciences, 159(5), 762-772 (1998)
Andréina Laffargue et al.
Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB, 45(3-4), 250-257 (2007-03-16)
In order to develop a sensitive and reliable method for FFA quantification in lipid matrices of seeds, two SPE procedures employed in meat and dairy chemistry were compared using a 100/1 mixture of triolein/heptadecanoic acid. The overall efficiency of the
Effects of docosahexaenoic Acid supplementation on blood pressure, heart rate, and serum lipids in Scottish men with hypertension and hypercholesterolemia
Sagara M, et al.
International Journal of Hypertension, 2011 (2011)
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  1. How is shipping temperature determined? And how is it related to the product storage temperature?

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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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  2. How can I determine the shelf life / expiration / retest date of this product?

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    1. If this product has an expiration or retest date, it will be shown on the Certificate of Analysis (COA, CofA). If there is no retest or expiration date listed on the product's COA, we do not have suitable stability data to determine a shelf life. For these products, the only date on the COA will be the release date; a retest, expiration, or use-by-date will not be displayed.
      For all products, we recommend handling per defined conditions as printed in our product literature and website product descriptions. We recommend that products should be routinely inspected by customers to ensure they perform as expected.
      For products without retest or expiration dates, our standard warranty of 1 year from the date of shipment is applicable.
      For more information, please refer to the Product Dating Information document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/449/386/product-dating-information-mk.pdf

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  3. What type of container does H4515-1g come in?

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    1. This product comes in a 20mL amber glass bottle

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