Molekula
Methyl docosanoate (85%)
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Methyl docosanoate (85%) is a straight-chain fatty acid methyl ester derived from behenic acid, commonly used in lubricants, cosmetics, and as a plasticizer for polymers. It serves as a high-performance additive in industrial formulations and personal care products due to its stable, long-chain structure. This chemical has a CAS number of 929-77-1, with the molecular formula C23H46O2 and a molecular weight of 345.61 g/mol. It should be stored between 2 to 8°C and carries no signal word under standard classification. Molekula supplies Methyl docosanoate (85%) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow to yellow solid |
| Assay | ≥85.00% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90037469 |
| CAS Number | 929-77-1 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl docosanoate |
| EC Number | 213-207-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C23H46O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 345.61 |
| Exact Mass | 354.3498 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC |
| InChIKey | QSQLTHHMFHEFIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C23H46O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23(24)25-2/h3-22H2,1-2H3 |
| PubChem CID | 13584 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29159018 |
| Tariff Code | 2915907098 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P403+233 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Behenic acid methyl ester
- Behenic Methyl Ester
- C22 FAME
- Docosanoic acid methyl ester (FAME MIX)
- Docosanoic acid, methyl ester
- Docosanoic acid, methyl ester;Methyl docosanoate;Behenic acid, methyl ester
- Kemester 9022
- Methyl behenate
- n-Docosanoic acid methyl ester
Frequently asked questions
What is methyl docosanoate (85%) commonly used for?
Methyl docosanoate is primarily used as a reference standard in analytical chemistry, particularly in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for fatty acid analysis, and as a precursor in organic synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of methyl docosanoate (85%)?
The chemical formula is **C23H46O2**, and the molecular weight is **345.61 g/mol**.
How should methyl docosanoate (85%) be stored?
Store at **2 to 8°C** in a tightly sealed container, protected from light and moisture.
What purity grades are available for methyl docosanoate?
Molekula supplies methyl docosanoate at **85% purity** as standard; higher or custom purities may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply methyl docosanoate in bulk quantities?
Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and lead times.
What documentation is provided with an order of methyl docosanoate?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and batch-specific documentation upon request.
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