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Lauric acid methyl ester
Cat. No.:
OB0626WX-2314
Appearance:
Liquid
Purity:
≥98%
Identity:
Confirmed by IR, TLC, and HPLC.
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Product Overview
Description:
Lauric acid methyl ester is a volatile, lipid-soluble methyl ester derivative of the twelve-carbon saturated fatty acid lauric acid, occurring as a major constituent within specialized insect-derived biodiesel lipids.
Synonyms:
Dodecanoic acid, methyl ester; Methyl dodecanoate; Methyl laurate; NSC 5027; SFE 13:0; 111-82-0
CAS No.:
111-82-0
Compound CID:
8139
Formula:
C13H26O2
Formula Weight:
214.3
Specification
Solubility in DMSO:
20 mg/mL
Solubility in Ethanol:
30 mg/mL
Solubility in DMF:
30 mg/mL
Storage:
Storage at -20°C.
Applications:
Lauric acid methyl ester serves as a reference standard for fatty acid methyl ester analysis and analytical lipid research. It supports chromatographic method development, GC-MS-based fatty acid profiling, structural characterization, and investigations of medium-chain fatty acid metabolism.
