Methyl Cerotate

Name:
Methyl Cerotate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methyl hexacosanoate
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)24COOCH3
Properties:
Waxlike solid. Mp 62.9C, bp 237C (1.95 mm Hg), refr index 1.4301 (80C). Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
Esterification of cerotic acid with methanol.
Grade:
Purified (99+%).
Use:
Intermediate in special synthesis, medical research, reference standard for gas chromatography.