MYRISTIC ANHYDRIDE

Synonym(s):Tetradecanoic anhydride

CAS NO.：626-29-9
Empirical Formula: C28H54O3
Molecular Weight: 438.73
MDL number: MFCD00056151
EINECS: 210-941-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 05:40:19

What is MYRISTIC ANHYDRIDE?

The Uses of MYRISTIC ANHYDRIDE

Myristic anhydride may be used in the following studies:

As a reactant to synthesize cholesteryl myristate by reacting with cholesterol.
As a reactant in the synthesis of 1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine by acylating sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine.
As a reagent in the synthesis of 3-(bis-{2-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)ethyl}amino)propane-1,2-diol, an intermediate of cationic lipid.
As a reactant to synthesize neryl myristate by reacting with nerol.
As a reagent to synthesize myristoylated t-butylglutamic acid by myristoylation of γ-tert-butoxy-glutamic acid.

General Description

Myristic anhydride is an anhydride of myristic acid. Its synthesis by reacting myristoyl chloride with acetic anhydride has been reported. It participates in the synthesis of fatty acyl derivatives of macrocyclic peptides.

Properties of MYRISTIC ANHYDRIDE

Melting point:	53-55 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	510.5°C (rough estimate)
Density	0.8502
refractive index	1.4335 (estimate)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	soluble in Toluene,Benzene
form	powder to crystal
color	White to Almost white
EPA Substance Registry System	Myristic acid anhydride (626-29-9)

Safety information for MYRISTIC ANHYDRIDE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.