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Sigma-Aldrich

11-Methyllauric acid

≥98%

Synonym(s):

11-Methyldodecanoic acid, Isotridecanoic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H26O2
CAS Number:
5681-98-1
Molecular Weight:
214.34
MDL number:
MFCD00044078
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
24897014

Assay

≥98%

form

powder

functional group

carboxylic acid

lipid type

saturated FAs

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC(C)CCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C13H26O2/c1-12(2)10-8-6-4-3-5-7-9-11-13(14)15/h12H,3-11H2,1-2H3,(H,14,15)

InChI key

SIOLDWZBFABPJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

11-Methyl-lauric (11-Methyldodecanoic) acid is a methylated 13-carbon analog of the 12-carbon chain saturated fatty acid lauric acid. 11-Methyllauric may be used in comparative studies of the ability of medium chain saturated fatty acids to modulate inflammatory processes and to enhance skin permeation (drug delivery) formulations.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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