Isopropyl myristate
SIAL/PHR1123 - Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material
Synonym: Isopropyl tetradecanoate; Myristic acid isopropyl ester
CAS Number: 110-27-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C17H34O2
Molecular Weight: 270.45
EC Number: 203-751-4
MDL Number: MFCD00008982
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)12COOCH(CH3)2
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | traceable to Ph. Eur. I0750000 |
| traceable to USP 1350400 | |
| API family | isopropyl myristate |
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| bp | 193 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
| CofA | current certificate can be downloaded |
| density | 0.85 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| format | neat |
| grade | certified reference material |
| pharmaceutical secondary standard | |
| InChI | 1S/C17H34O2/c1-4-5-6-7-8- |
| InChI key | AXISYYRBXTVTFY-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | ~3 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 300  |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(C)C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Analysis Note: | These secondary standards offer multi-traceability to the USP, EP (PhEur) and BP primary standards, where they are available. |
| Application: | These Secondary Standards are qualified as Certified Reference Materials. These are suitable for use in several analytical applications including but not limited to pharma release testing, pharma method development for qualitative and quantitative analyses, food and beverage quality control testing, and other calibration requirements. |
| Footnote: | To see an example of a Certificate of Analysis for this material enter LRAA7001 in the slot below. This is an example certificate only and may not be the lot that you receive. |
| General description: | Isopropyl myristate is an ester of isopropyl alcohol myristic acid. It is mainly used as a solubilizer, emulsifier and emollient in cosmetic and topical medicines. It also finds applications as a flavoring agent in the food industry. Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards. |
| Other Notes: | This Certified Reference Material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO 17034 and ISO/IEC 17025. All information regarding the use of this CRM can be found on the certificate of analysis. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | awg |
| Flash Point(F) | 305.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 152 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 193 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | ~3 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.85 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |