Methyl dodecanoate, 99%
Methyl dodecanoate, 99%
Methyl dodecanoate, 99%
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Methyl dodecanoate, 99%

CAS: 111-82-0 | C13H26O2 | 214.349 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS111-82-0
IUPAC Namemethyl dodecanoate
Molecular FormulaC13H26O2
InChI KeyUQDUPQYQJKYHQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (GC)≥98.5%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Refractive Index1.4290-1.4340 @ 20?C
FormLiquid
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow
Methyl dodecanoate used in production of biodiesel. It has been used in selective synthesis of the secondary amide surfactant, N-methyl lauroylethanolamide. It is also utilized as emollients, perfuming agents skin conditioning.

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Applications
Methyl dodecanoate used in production of biodiesel. It has been used in selective synthesis of the secondary amide surfactant, N-methyl lauroylethanolamide. It is also utilized as emollients, perfuming agents skin conditioning.

Solubility
Not miscible in water. Soluble in alcohol, dipropylene glycol.

Notes
Store at room temperature. Ensure good ventilation.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Beata Korzystka.; Hanna Adamczak.; Anna Sobczyńska.; Jan Szymanowski. Ultrafiltration characteristics of colloid solutions containing oxyethylated methyl dodecanoate, hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide and selected phenols as pollutants. Colloids Surf., A. 2003, 212 (2-3),175-183.
  2. I. Hama.; T. Okamoto.; E. Hidai.; K. Yamada. Direct ethoxylation of fatty methyl ester over Al-Mg composite oxide catalyst. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 1997, v (1),19-24.