n-butyl Myristate

Name:
n-butyl Myristate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	CH3(CH2)12COOC4H9
Properties:
Water-white oily liquid. Saponification number 193–203, fp 1–7C, boiling range 167–197C (5 mm Hg), d 0.850–0.858 (25C). Insoluble in water; soluble in acetone, castor oil,chloroform, methanol, mineral oil, toluene. Combustible.
Derivation:
Alcoholysis of coconut oil with butyl alcohol followed by fractional distillation.
Use:
Plasticizer, lubricant for textiles, paper stencils, cosmetic preparations.