methyl 2-methyl hexadecanoate
hexadecanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl 2-methyl hexadecanoate |
| IUPAC | methyl 2-methylhexadecanoate |
| CAS Number | 2490-53-1 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C18 H36 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 284.48332000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J46.047H |
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 Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for methyl 2-methyl hexadecanoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methyl 2-methyl hexadecanoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
hexadecanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester
methyl 2-methylhexadecanoate
methyl 2-methylpalmitate
2-
methyl hexadecanoic acid methyl ester
2-
methylhexadecanoic acid methyl ester
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