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Methyl dodecanoate, 99%
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.
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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
Specifications
| 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 |
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Safety and Handling
- Methyl dodecanoate
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 1
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P391-Collect spillage.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dodecanoic acid, methyl ester
RUO – Research Use Only
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