Methyl Behenate

Name:
Methyl Behenate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methyl docosanoate
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)20COOCH3
Properties:
Wax-like solid. Mp 53.2C, bp 215.5C (3.75 mm Hg), refr index 1.4262 (80C). Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
Esterification of behenic acid with methanol followed by fractional distillation.
Grade:
Purified (99.8%+).
Use:
Special synthesis, intermediate for pure behenic acid, biochemical and medical research, reference standard in gas chromatography.