Methyl Elaidate

Name:
Methyl Elaidate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	(CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOCH3
Properties:
Colorless liquid. D 0.8702 (25C), mp less than 15C, bp 213.5C (15 mm Hg), refr index 1.4462 (25C). Insoluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents. Combustible.
Derivation:
Prepared from oleic acid by elaidinization and esterification.
Use:
Pure grade (99+%) used in biochemical research.