12-METHYLTRIDECANOIC ACID Property

Melting point:

53.3-53.6 °C

Boiling point:

320.89°C (estimate)

Density 

0.8577 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.4312 (estimate)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

DMSO: soluble

form 

A solid

pka

4.78±0.10(Predicted)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

12-METHYLTRIDECANOIC ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

12-Methyltridecanoic Acid is a branched fatty acid found naturally in fish and in other Asian fermented foods.

Definition

ChEBI: Isomyristic acid is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid consisting of tridecanoic acid carrying a 12-methyl group. It is a long-chain fatty acid and a branched-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of an isomyristate.