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Methyl palmitoleate

SKU 90037149 CAS 1120-25-8 Available on enquiry

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Methyl palmitoleate is a methyl ester derived from palmitoleic acid, commonly used in cosmetic formulations and as a research chemical. It functions as a skin conditioning agent and emollient. Available in high purity, it is supplied in standard packaging with full documentation. Molekula supplies Methyl palmitoleate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90037149
CAS Number
1120-25-8
IUPAC Name
methyl (Z)-hexadec-9-enoate
EC Number
214-303-2
Exact Mass
268.2402
SMILES
CCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)OC
InChIKey
IZFGRAGOVZCUFB-HJWRWDBZSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H32O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(18)19-2/h8-9H,3-7,10-16H2,1-2H3/b9-8-
PubChem CID
643801

Synonyms

  • (Z)-Methyl hexadec-9-enoate
  • 9-hexadecenoic acid, methyl ester, (9Z)-
  • 9-Hexadecenoic acid, methyl ester, (Z)-
  • methyl (9Z)-hexadec-9-enoate
  • Methyl (Z)-hexadec-9-enoate
  • Methyl cis-9-hexadecenoate
  • Methyl cis-hexadec-9-enoate
  • Methyl palmitoleinate
  • Methyl Z-9-hexadecenoate
  • Palmitoleic acid methyl ester

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Frequently asked questions

What is methyl palmitoleate used for?

Methyl palmitoleate is used in cosmetic formulations as an emollient and skin conditioning agent, and in research for lipid metabolism studies.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of methyl palmitoleate?

The chemical formula is C17H32O2, and the molecular weight is 268.44 g/mol.

How should methyl palmitoleate be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture; keep tightly closed in a sealed container.

What grade of methyl palmitoleate does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies methyl palmitoleate in analytical grade for research and development use.

Can Molekula supply methyl palmitoleate in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply methyl palmitoleate in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with a purchase of methyl palmitoleate?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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