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CAS 555-45-3

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Trimyristin

Description:
Trimyristin is a triglyceride composed of three myristic acid molecules esterified to glycerol. It is a white, waxy solid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform and ether. Trimyristin is primarily found in nutmeg and palm kernel oil, and it serves as a source of energy in biological systems. Its molecular formula is C45H84O6, and it has a relatively high melting point due to its saturated fatty acid composition. Trimyristin is often used in food and cosmetic formulations, as well as in the production of biodiesel and as a model compound in lipid research. Additionally, it can undergo hydrolysis to release myristic acid, which has various applications in the food industry and as a surfactant. Overall, trimyristin is significant in both nutritional and industrial contexts, highlighting its versatility as a chemical substance.
Formula:C45H86O6
InChI:InChI=1S/C45H86O6/c1-4-7-10-13-16-19-22-25-28-31-34-37-43(46)49-40-42(51-45(48)39-36-33-30-27-24-21-18-15-12-9-6-3)41-50-44(47)38-35-32-29-26-23-20-17-14-11-8-5-2/h42H,4-41H2,1-3H3
InChI key:InChIKey=DUXYWXYOBMKGIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(OC(CCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O)(COC(CCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O)COC(CCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O
Synonyms:
  • 2,3-Di(tetradecanoyloxy)propyl tetradecanoate
  • Dynasan 114
  • Esteride G-M
  • Glycerin trimyristate
  • Glyceryl trimyristate
  • Glyceryl tritetradecanoate
  • Myristic acid triglyceride
  • Myristic triglyceride
  • Myristin, tri-
  • NSC 4062
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