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Methyl oleate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Methyl cis-9-octadecenoate, Oleic acid methyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
296.49
Beilstein:
1727037
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor pressure

10 mmHg ( 205 °C)

API family

methyl oleate

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.452 (lit.)

bp

218 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.874 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C19H36O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19(20)21-2/h10-11H,3-9,12-18H2,1-2H3/b11-10-

InChI key

QYDYPVFESGNLHU-KHPPLWFESA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Methyl oleate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113.0 °C - closed cup


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