Methyl dodecanoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 111-82-0
• Molecular Formula: C13H26O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 214.349
• MDL Number: MFCD00008966
• InChI Key: UQDUPQYQJKYHQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl laurate, lauric acid methyl ester, dodecanoic acid, methyl ester, methyl laurinate, methyl dodecylate, methyl n-dodecanoate, uniphat a40, metholene 2296, lauric acid, methyl ester, stepan c40
• PubChem CID: 8139
• ChEBI: CHEBI:87494
• IUPAC Name: methyl dodecanoate
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

• Melting Point: 4°C to 5°C
• Density: 0.870
• Boiling Point: 261°C to 262°C
• Flash Point: 125°C (257°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Refractive Index: 1.4325
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 1767780
• Solubility Information: Not miscible in water. Soluble in alcohol,dipropylene glycol.
• Formula Weight: 214.35
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl Laurate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Methyl dodecanoate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 1
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2

Hazard Statement

• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P391-Collect spillage.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dodecanoic acid, methyl ester

RUO – Research Use Only