Methyl Tridecanoate

Name:
Methyl Tridecanoate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	CH3(CH2)11COOCH3
Properties:
Colorless liquid. Mp 5.5C, bp 130–132C (4 mm Hg) refr index 1.4327 (25C). Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
Esterification of tridecanoic acid with methanol followed by fractional distillation.
Grade:
Purified 96% and 99.5%.
Use:
Intermediate in organic synthesis, biochemical research, reference standard in gas chromatography.