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Methyl oleate

reference substance for gas chromatography

Synonym(s):

Methyl oleate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H36O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
296.49
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
203-992-5

Quality Level

form

liquid

potency

>2000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>5000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

bp

202-210 °C/20 hPa

mp

-20 °C

transition temp

flash point 113 °C

density

0.87 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C19H36O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19(20)21-2/h10-11H,3-9,12-18H2,1-2H3/b11-10+

InChI key

QYDYPVFESGNLHU-ZHACJKMWSA-N

Application

  • Methyl oleate as a biochemical research tool: Methyl oleate, an oleic acid ester, is prominently utilized in biochemical research due to its effectiveness as a scientific-grade solvent. Its role in facilitating various biochemical reactions makes it an invaluable component in laboratory settings, particularly in the study of lipid-related processes (Lee DK et al., 2014).

Analysis Note

Purity (GC): ≥ 96.0
Identity (IR-spectrum): conforms
methyl elaidate (GC): ≤ 1.0
Methyl linoleate (GC): ≤ 1.0
Methyl stearate (GC): ≤ 1.0

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113.0 °C - closed cup


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