METHYL MYRISTATE

Description

METHYL MYRISTATE · CAS 124-10-7 · C15H30O2. UNII RG9851783C. Boiling Point: 295 °C; Boiling Point: 323.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 295-300 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	124-10-7
PubChem CID	31284
Molecular formula	C15H30O2
IUPAC name	methyl tetradecanoate
UNII (FDA)	RG9851783C
FEMA number	2722
JECFA number	183

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	242.40
XLogP3	6.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	13
Exact Mass	242.224580195
Monoisotopic Mass	242.224580195
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	17
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	295 °C
Boiling Point	323.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	295-300 °C
Melting Point	19 °C
Melting Point	18.5 °C
Density	0.8671 @ 20 °C
Density	0.870(15.5 °C)
Vapor Pressure	0.00049 [mmHg]
Vapor Pressure	4.9X10-4 mm Hg @ 25 °C
LogP	log Kow= 6.41

Physical description & handling notes

• CBI; Liquid
• Colorless liquid; mp = 17.8 deg C; [Hawley] Colorless liquid or white solid; mp = 19 deg C; [HSDB] Colorless liquid; mp = 18 deg C; [MSDSonline]
• Liquid
• colourless, oily liquid or white, waxy solid with a faint onion, honey, orris odour
• COLORLESS, OILY LIQ OR WHITE, WAXY SOLID
• Honey & orris-like (Iris florentina) odor

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fat, Orris No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	99.9% (1614 / 1616)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	99.9% (1614 / 1616)

Documented Uses

• CIR ingredient: Methyl Myristate
• Used to make myristic acid detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, textiles, animal feeds, alkanolamides, and fatty alcohols and acids; Also used as standard for gas chromatography and for flavoring; [HSDB]
• Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry]
• Farming (Feed Additives) [Category: Industry]
• Intermediate for myristic acid detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, textiles, animal feeds; std for gas chromatography, flavoring.
• CHEM INT-EG, FOR ALKANOLAMIDES, FATTY ALCOHOLS & ACIDS

Synonyms

Methyl tetradecanoate; METHYL MYRISTATE; 124-10-7; Tetradecanoic acid, methyl ester; Uniphat A50; Metholeneat 2495; Methyl n-tetradecanoate; Myristic acid, methyl ester; FEMA No. 2722; Tetradecanoic Acid Methyl Ester; DTXSID5027019; formyl tetradecanoate; NSC-5029; RG9851783C; DTXCID607019; CHEBI:89199

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of METHYL MYRISTATE?

CAS 124-10-7; molecular formula C15H30O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is METHYL MYRISTATE known by?

Methyl tetradecanoate, METHYL MYRISTATE, 124-10-7, Tetradecanoic acid, methyl ester, Uniphat A50, Metholeneat 2495.

What is the regulatory status of METHYL MYRISTATE?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is METHYL MYRISTATE classified as hazardous?

99.9% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1614 of 1616).

What are the key physical properties of METHYL MYRISTATE?

Boiling Point: 295 °C; Boiling Point: 323.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 295-300 °C; Melting Point: 19 °C.

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