METHYL HEPTADECANOATE
Synonym(s):Heptadecanoic acid methyl ester;Methyl heptadecanate;Methyl margarate
- CAS NO.:1731-92-6
- Empirical Formula: C18H36O2
- Molecular Weight: 284.48
- MDL number: MFCD00009001
- EINECS: 217-055-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-06-03 11:24:09
What is METHYL HEPTADECANOATE?
Chemical properties
White, wax-like solid. Insoluble in water; solublein alcohol and ether. Combustible.
The Uses of METHYL HEPTADECANOATE
Methyl heptadecanoate was used as an internal standard in the
- determination of traces of cyclic fatty acid monomers (CFAM) in oils and animal tissues
- quantitation of plasma free fatty acids.
The Uses of METHYL HEPTADECANOATE
Intermediate in organic synthesis.
Definition
Themethyl ester of heptadecanoic acid (margaric acid).
Properties of METHYL HEPTADECANOATE
| Melting point: | 29.8-30.3 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 152-153 °C/0.05 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.78 g/cm3 (20℃) |
| refractive index | 1.4206 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | White to Off-White Low-Melting |
| BRN | 1782681 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 1731-92-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Methyl heptadecanoate (1731-92-6) |
Safety information for METHYL HEPTADECANOATE
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for METHYL HEPTADECANOATE
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