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Methyl tricosanoate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Tricosanoic acid methyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)21COOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
368.64
Beilstein:
1796627
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

methyl tricosanoate

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

53-56 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C24H48O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24(25)26-2/h3-23H2,1-2H3

InChI key

VORKGRIRMPBCCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-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 tricosanoate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Omega-3 Free Fatty Acids
  • Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Capsules
  • Fish Oil Containing Omega-3 Acids Delayed-Release Capsules
  • Fish Oil Containing Omega-3 Acids Capsules
  • Schizochytrium Oil Capsules
  • Crypthecodinium cohnii Oil Capsules

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.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Omega-3 Free Fatty Acids
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 49(5) (2022)
Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Capsules
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 43(3), 3253-3253 (2018)

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