Methyl Myristate

Name:
Methyl Myristate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methyl tetradecanoate
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)12COOCH3
Properties:
Colorless liquid. Mp 17.8C, bp 186.8C (30 mm Hg), 157.5C (1 mm Hg), refr index 1.4351 (25C). Insoluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
(1) Esterification of myristic acid with methanol, (2) alcoholysis of coconut oil with methanol.
Method of Purification:
Vacuum fractional distillation.
Grade:
Technical (93%), purified (99.8+%).
Use:
Intermediate for myristic acid detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, textiles, animal feeds, standard for gas chromatography, flavoring.