M8690

Methyl pristanate

≥99% (GC), liquid

• Synonym(s): Methyl 2,6,10,14-Tetramethylpentadecanoate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₄₀O₂
• CAS Number: 1001-80-5
• Molecular Weight: 312.53
• EC Number: 200-659-6
• MDL number: MFCD04040009
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• PubChem Substance ID: 24724544

Properties

• Assay: ≥99% (GC)
• form: liquid
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: COC(=O)C(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C

Description

Biochem/physiol Actions

Methyl branched fatty acid intermediate of pristanic acid, which is involved in peroxisomal disorders.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H301 + H311 + H331,H370
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P260 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P311
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 51.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 11 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves