12-Methyltetradecanoic acid
SIGMA/M3664
Synonym: (+)-12-Methyl myristic acid
CAS Number: 5502-94-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H30O2
Molecular Weight: 242.40
MDL Number: MFCD00083664
Linear Formula: C15H30O2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (GC) |
| functional group | carboxylic acid |
| InChI | 1S/C15H30O2/c1-3-14(2)12- |
| InChI key | XKLJLHAPJBUBNL-UHFFFAOYSA |
| lipid type | saturated FAs |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| shipped in | ambient |
| SMILES string | CCC(C)CCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | 12-Methyltetradecanoic acid (12-methylmyristic acid) is an anteiso-C(15)-fatty acid used in studies on the properties and functions of medium-chain anteiso-fatty acids. 12-methyltetradecanoic acid is studied to understand its antibacterial properties. 12-methyltetradecanoic acid represses the extracellular production of surfactants required for swarming motility in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1. |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (GC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352211 |


