9,11-Octadecadienoic acid, methyl ester, (9E,11E)-

9,11-Octadecadienoic acid, methyl ester, (9E,11E)- - Names and Identifiers

Name	(9E,11E)-9,11-Octadecadienoic acid methyl ester
Synonyms	(9E,11E)-9,11-Octadecadienoic acid methyl ester 9(E),11(E)-Conjugated Linoleic Acid methyl ester 9,11-Octadecadienoic acid, methyl ester, (9E,11E)-
CAS	13038-47-6

9,11-Octadecadienoic acid, methyl ester, (9E,11E)- - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C19H34O2
Molar Mass	294.47
Storage Condition	-20°C

9,11-Octadecadienoic acid, methyl ester, (9E,11E)- - Introduction

(9E,11E)-9,11-octadecadienoic acid methyl ester, also known as (9E,11E)-methyl oleate, belongs to the fatty acid series of substances.

Nature:
-Appearance: Colorless to light yellow oily liquid
-Molecular formula: C19H36O2
-Molecular weight: 296.48g/mol
-Melting point:-4 ° C
-Boiling point: 343 ° C
-Density: 0.88 g/mL
-Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and methanol

Use:
(9E,11E)-9,11-octadecadienoic acid methyl ester is mainly used in the following aspects:
-Chemical field: as an intermediate in organic synthesis
-Food industry: used as food additives and fatty acid supplements
-Cosmetics industry: used to make soap, shampoo, cosmetics, etc.
-Pharmaceutical industry: as the wall material of drug microcapsules

Preparation Method:
(9E,11E)-Methyl oleate is usually prepared by the following method:
-Dehydration esterification reaction: (9E,11E)-oleic acid is reacted with methanol in the presence of an acidic catalyst to produce (9E,11E)-methyl oleate.
-Chemical catalysis: Use transition metal catalysts, such as chromium oxide or molybdenum oxide, to react (9E,11E)-oleic acid with methanol.

Safety Information:
(9E,11E)-Methyl oleate is relatively safe under normal conditions of use. However, as a chemical, the following matters still need to be considered:
-Avoid contact with eyes and skin, if contact, please rinse immediately with plenty of water.
-Avoid swallowing it and store it out of reach of children.
-During handling and use, please wear suitable protective gloves, mask and protective glasses.

Last Update：2024-04-09 19:05:58