Methyl myristate
ALDRICH/W272205 - ≥98%, FG
Synonym: Methyl tetradecanoate; Myristic acid methyl ester
CAS Number: 124-10-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H30O2
Molecular Weight: 242.40
EC Number: 204-680-1
MDL Number: MFCD00008983
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)12COOCH3
Product Type: Chemical
agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 323 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.855 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C15H30O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7- |
InChI key | ZAZKJZBWRNNLDS-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 18 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | fatty; waxy |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC |
General description: | Methyl myristate is a fatty acid methyl ester commonly used as a flavoring essence. It is one of the main: • phytochemical constituent of Cycas Beddomei cones • volatile flavor component of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) tea |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 8, 20 kg in poly drum |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 38 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 233.6 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 112.0 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 323 °C (lit.) |
mp | 18 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.855 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2722 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |