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Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate

Also known as Tetradecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, 2-hydroxy Myristic Acid methyl ester, DL-alpha-Hydroxymyristic acid methyl ester

CAS 56009-40-6Formula C15H30O3Molar mass 258.40 g/mol
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Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate chemical structure, C15H30O3, CAS 56009-40-6
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CAS number
56009-40-6
Formula
C15H30O3
Molar mass
258.40 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C15H30O3 and a molar mass of 258.40 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 56009-40-6.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate
CAS number
56009-40-6 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C15H30O3
MDL number
MFCD00083376
InChIKey
ATFSJSYRBAGGIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H30O3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14(16)15(17)18-2/h14,16H,3-13H2,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCCCC(C(=O)OC)O

Synonyms

  • Tetradecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester
  • 2-hydroxy Myristic Acid methyl ester
  • DL-alpha-Hydroxymyristic acid methyl ester
  • methyl-2-hydroxytetradecanoate
  • Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate #
  • Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate, >=98% (capillary GC)

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
258.40 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
258.2195 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.83calc.
Topological polar surface area
46.53 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
12calc.
Heavy atoms
18calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.93calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate is traded under.

HS 2918.19Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$1.37B
+0.5% vs 2023, imports $1.18B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China23.7%
  2. Italy14.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.0%
Top importers
  1. Germany11.7%
  2. South Korea9.8%
  3. Italy9.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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What is Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate?

Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C15H30O3 and a molar mass of 258.40 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 56009-40-6.

What is the CAS number of Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate?

The CAS registry number of Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate is 56009-40-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate?

The molecular formula of Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate is C15H30O3 and its molar mass is 258.40 g/mol.

What is Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate used for?

Known uses and roles of Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate?

Methyl 2-hydroxytetradecanoate is usually classified under HS code 291819 (Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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