Myristic acid
ALDRICH/W276413 - natural, ≥98.5%, 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
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98.5% |
| 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 | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| 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 | |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
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| Disclaimer: | The substance W276413 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: | 5, 10, 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 | ≥98.5% |
| bp | 250 °C/100 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 52-54 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2764 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |