Methyl myristate

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
124-10-7

[ Name ]:
Methyl myristate

[Synonym ]:
Methyl tetradecanoate
Myristic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS 204-680-1
Methyl tetradecanoate,Myristic acid methyl ester
Methyl myristate
Tetradecanoic Acid Methyl Ester
Methyl tetradecanoate,My
Methyltetradecanoate
MFCD00008983

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Methyl myristate is a saturated fatty acid methyl ester obtained from the esterification of myristic acid. Methyl myristate shows a high melanin induction in B16F10 melanoma[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Cancer

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[References]

[1]. Aranya Manosroi, et al. Melanogenesis of methyl myristate loaded niosomes in B16F10 melanoma cells. J Biomed Nanotechnol. 2013 Apr;9(4):626-38.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
0.855 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

[ Boiling Point ]:
323 °C(lit.)

[ Melting Point ]:
18 °C(lit.)

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₁₅H₃₀O₂

[ Molecular Weight ]:
242.39700

[ Flash Point ]:
>230 °F

[ Exact Mass ]:
242.22500

[ PSA ]:
26.30000

[ LogP ]:
4.86050

[ Index of Refraction ]:
n20/D 1.436(lit.)

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8°C

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS07

[ Signal Word ]:
Warning

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H315

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;Goggles;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi

[ Risk Phrases ]:
38

[ Safety Phrases ]:
S23-S24/25

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
1

[ HS Code ]:
2915900090

Synthetic Route

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Precursor & DownStream

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DownStream

Customs

[ HS Code ]: 2915900090

[ Summary ]:
2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

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