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Methyl oleate, 96%
Description
Methyl oleate is used as a chromatographic reference standard in biochemical research. It is also used as an intermediate for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, textile treatments, plasticizers for duplicating inks, rubbers and waxes. It finds application as lubricants and lubricant additives.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Methyl oleate is used as a chromatographic reference standard in biochemical research. It is also used as an intermediate for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, textile treatments, plasticizers for duplicating inks, rubbers and waxes. It finds application as lubricants and lubricant additives.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether and chloroform. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Air and light sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 0.876 |
| Boiling Point | 168°C to 170°C (2 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 163°C (325°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.452 |
| Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7CO2CH3 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 1727037 |
| Merck Index | 14,6828 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol,ether and chloroform. Immiscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 296.5 |
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Safety and Handling
| EINECSNumber | 203-992-5 |
| RTECSNumber | RK0895000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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