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Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl heptadecanoate

95%

Synonym(s):

Heptadecanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl margarate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)15COOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
284.48
Beilstein:
1782681
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

95%

bp

152-153 °C/0.05 mmHg (lit.)

mp

29.8-30.3 °C (lit.)

functional group

ester

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 was used as an internal standard in the
  • determination of traces of cyclic fatty acid monomers (CFAM) in oils and animal tissues
  • quantitation of plasma free fatty acids.

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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