Myristic acid
ALDRICH/W276405 - ≥95%, FCC, FG
Synonym: 1-
CAS Number: 544-63-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C14H28O2
Molecular Weight: 228.37
EC Number: 208-875-2
MDL Number: MFCD00002744
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)12COOH
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥95% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 250 °C/100 mmHg (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C14H28O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6- |
InChI key | TUNFSRHWOTWDNC-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 52-54 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | oily; waxy; soapy |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.210 | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.860 | |
FDA 21 CFR 173.340 | |
SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Myristic acid is commonly added via a covalent linkage to the N-terminal glycine of many eukaryotic and viral proteins, a process called myristoylation. Myristoylation enables proteins to bind to cell membranes and facilitates protein-protein interactions. Myristolyation of proteins affect many cellular functions and thus has implications in health and disease . |
Disclaimer: | The substance W276405 has no REACH registration because the only supported use is the use in medicinal products for human or veterinary use or in food or feedingstuffs according to article 2 of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 10 kg in poly drum |
Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 25 kg in fiber drum |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 38 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | nwg |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥95% |
bp | 250 °C/100 mmHg (lit.) |
mp | 52-54 °C (lit.) |
FEMA Number | 2764 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |