CAS 544-63-8

Myristic acid

Description:

Myristic acid, also known as tetradecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C14H28O2. It is a straight-chain fatty acid that consists of a 14-carbon backbone, with a carboxylic acid functional group at one end. Myristic acid is typically found in various natural fats and oils, particularly in nutmeg, palm oil, and coconut oil. It is a white, waxy solid at room temperature and has a melting point that allows it to be solid or semi-solid depending on the ambient temperature. Myristic acid is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. It is commonly used in the food industry as a flavoring agent and in the cosmetic industry for its emollient properties. Additionally, myristic acid serves as a precursor for the synthesis of various esters and surfactants. Its biological significance includes its role in the formation of certain lipids and its involvement in cellular processes, including membrane structure and function.

Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C14H28O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14(15)16/h2-13H2,1H3,(H,15,16)

InChI key: InChIKey=TUNFSRHWOTWDNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCCCCCCC)CCCCC(O)=O

Synonyms:

• 1-Tetradecanoic acid
• 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid
• Acide myristique
• Acido Miristico, Puro
• Edenor C 14
• Edenor C 14/98-100
• Edenor C14-99
• Edenor C14-99 (C)
• Emery 655
• Hystrene 9014
• Imex C 1499
• Kortacid 1499
• Lunac M 98
• Lunac MY 98
• My 98
• Myristates
• Myristic Acid
• Myristinsaeure
• Myristinsaure
• Naa 104
• Naa 142
• Neo-Fat 14
• Nsc 5028
• Palmac 98-14
• Philacid 1400
• Pofac 1498
• Prifac 2942
• Prifrac 2942
• Sinar FA 1499
• Univol U 316S
• n-Tetradecan-1-oic acid
• n-Tetradecanoic acid
• n-Tetradecoic acid
• myristic acid, pure
• Tetradecanoic acid
• Tetradecanoicn acid

Myristic acid

CAS: 544-63-8

Myristic acid is a saturated fatty acid, which is typically obtained from the nutmeg seed, palm oil, coconut oil, and animal fats. Characterized by a 14-carbon chain, this fatty acid functions as a crucial building block in various biochemical processes. The mode of action of myristic acid includes serving as an intermediate in lipid biosynthesis and fatty acid metabolism. It is incorporated into lipids and proteins, influencing their structure and function in biological membranes.

Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O₂

Purity: Area-% Min. 95 Area-%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 228.37 g/mol

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