methyl 2-methyl hexadecanoate

hexadecanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester

CAS: 2490-53-1 C18 H36 O2 MW: 284.48332000

Identification

Namemethyl 2-methyl hexadecanoate
IUPACmethyl 2-methylhexadecanoate
CAS Number2490-53-1
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC18 H36 O2
Molecular Weight284.48332000
Nikkaji NumberJ46.047H

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Boiling Point 326.00 to 327.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Flash Point 308.00 °F. TCC ( 153.20 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w) 7.762 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorynatural substances and extractives
Recommendation for methyl 2-methyl hexadecanoate usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for methyl 2-methyl hexadecanoate flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

asafoetida leek

Synonyms

hexadecanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester methyl 2-methylhexadecanoate methyl 2-methylpalmitate 2- methyl hexadecanoic acid methyl ester 2- methylhexadecanoic acid methyl ester Try the PubMed Search.