Name | ethyl myristate |
Synonyms | Ethylmyristat ethyl myristate ETHYL TETRADECANOATE Ethyl tetradecanoate Ethyl N-tetradecanoate ETHYL MYRISTATE, NATURAL myristic acid ethyl ester MYRISTIC ACID ETHYL ESTER TETRADECANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER Ethyl ester of tetradecanoic acid Ethyl myristate~Tetradecanoic acid ethyl ester Ethyl tetradecanoate, Myristic acid ethyl ester |
CAS | 124-06-1 |
EINECS | 204-675-4 |
InChI | InChI=1/C16H32O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16(17)18-4-2/h3-15H2,1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C16H32O2 |
Molar Mass | 256.42 |
Density | 0.86g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 11-12°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 178-180°C12mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | >230°F |
JECFA Number | 38 |
Water Solubility | Not miscible or difficult to mix with water. |
Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in ether |
Vapor Presure | 0.00157mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Transparent colorless liquid |
Color | Clear colorless |
Merck | 14,6333 |
BRN | 1776382 |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.436(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00008984 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to light yellow liquid. Coconut and iris-like aroma and sweet beeswax-like flavor. The melting point of 10.5 deg C, boiling point of 178~180 deg C (1600Pa). Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in ether. Natural products are present in the residue of fusel oil obtained from molasses. |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 2 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29189900 |
FEMA | 2445 | ETHYL MYRISTATE |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
content analysis | determined by method 1 in ester determination method (OT-18). The sample amount taken is 1.9g. The equivalent factor (e) in the calculation is 128.21. Or by gas chromatography (GT-10-4) with non-polar column method. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). Can be safely used in food (FDA, 172.515,2000). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 6.7; Cold drink 8.0; Candy 10; Baked food 14; Alcohol-containing beverage 30. Moderate limit (FDA,§ 172.515,2000). |
use | GB 2760 1996 specifies edible spices that are allowed to be used. Mainly used to prepare coconut and Connaught essence; also used as a solvent for spices. |
Production method | It is formed by direct esterification of myristic acid and ethanol under the catalysis of concentrated sulfuric acid. It is obtained by direct esterification of ethanol and myristic acid in the presence of gas phase HCl. |