Myristic Acid (CAS 544-63-8)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

MYRISTIC ACID

Cat. NoKC.1310210 CategoryAcids Molecular FormulaC14H28O2 CAS544-63-8 Molecular Weight228.37 g/mol

Package 500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

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Tetradecanoic acid is an oily white crystalline solid. (NTP, 1992)

CIR ingredient: Myristic Acid
Found in most animal and vegetable fats; [Merck Index] Used as a flavor and fragrance in food, soaps, shaving creams, perfumes, and cosmetics; Also used in lubricants and coatings for anodized aluminum; [HSDB]
Aluminum Producing [Category: Industry]
CHEM INT FOR NITROGEN DERIVS-EG, ALKANOLAMINE CONDENSATES

Physical Description	Tetradecanoic acid is an oily white crystalline solid. (NTP, 1992)
Color/Form	Oily, white, crystalline solid
Odor	The odor should be faint with no rancidity.
Melting Point	129 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	482.9 °F at 100 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	greater than 235 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	0.8622 at 129 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float
Solubility	less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	1 mmHg at 288 °F ; 5 mmHg at 345 °F; 760 mmHg at 604 °F (NTP, 1992)
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: 1.4723 at 70 °C/D

IUPAC Name	tetradecanoic acid
Molecular Formula	C14H28O2
Molecular Weight	228.37 g/mol
CAS	544-63-8
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey	TUNFSRHWOTWDNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.1310210
Pack sizes	500GM

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