Name | Methyl Laurate |
Synonyms | uniphata40 Methyl Laurate METHYL LAURATE METHYL-DODECANATE Methyl dodecanoate METHYL DODECANOATE RARECHEM AL BF 0157 LAURIC ACID METHYL ESTER DODECANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER |
CAS | 111-82-0 |
EINECS | 203-911-3 |
InChI | InChI=1/C13H26O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13(14)15-2/h3-12H2,1-2H3 |
InChIKey | UQDUPQYQJKYHQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C13H26O2 |
Molar Mass | 214.34 |
Density | 0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | 4-5 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 262 °C/766 mmHg (lit.) |
Flash Point | >230°F |
JECFA Number | 180 |
Water Solubility | Not miscible in water. Soluble in alcohol, dipropylene glycol. |
Solubility | It is miscible with ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, soluble in methanol, chloroform and carbon tetrachloride, insoluble in water. |
Vapor Presure | 0.55Pa at 25℃ |
Appearance | Transparent liquid |
Color | Clear colorless to slightly yellow |
BRN | 1767780 |
Storage Condition | room temp |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.432 |
MDL | MFCD00008966 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | A colorless oily liquid with properties similar to those of alcoholic and floral aromas. melting point 5.2 ℃ boiling point 262 ℃(102.1kPa) relative density 0.8702 refractive index 1.4319 solubility, acetone and benzene are miscible. |
Use | Used as gas chromatography stationary liquid, food additive and organic synthesis reagent |
Hazard Symbols | N - Dangerous for the environment |
Risk Codes | 50 - Very Toxic to aquatic organisms |
Safety Description | S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
UN IDs | UN 3082 9 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | OF0670000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 2915 90 30 |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg |
Reference Show more | 1. Liu Kaiping, Cheng Shengyong, Yu Linna, et al. Preparation and quality evaluation of spider scented valerian triester self-microemulsion [J]. Chinese Journal of Experimental Presentation, 2018(11):16-21. |
FEMA | 2715 | METHYL LAURATE |
LogP | 5.41 at 36℃ |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
use | methyl laurate is an important raw material for daily cosmetic essence and soap making industry, and it is also a new type of food emulsifier with high efficiency, safety, non-toxic and pollution-free The raw material of sucrose laurate and the raw material for synthesizing a variety of anionic surfactants and non-ionic surfactants are important intermediates in fine chemical industry. Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Methyl laurate is a flavor ketone produced by the catalyzed reaction of microencapsulated fungal spores. It is also used to produce biodiesel. Used as gas chromatography stationary liquid, food additive and organic synthesis reagent gas chromatography analysis standard. Organic synthesis. |
Preparation | Methyl laurate can be obtained by esterification of lauric acid and methanol. The mixture of lauric acid, anhydrous methanol and concentrated sulfuric acid is heated and refluxed for 18h, and the reaction is poured into water to separate the ester layer. Wash with water, saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and water in turn. After drying, it is distilled, and the 260-263 ℃ fraction is collected, which is methyl diproate. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drinks, cold drinks, 0.50~5.0; Candy 0.02-0.50; Baked products 1.0. FDA(§ 1 72.515,2000): Moderate limit. |
production method | obtained by esterification of lauric acid and methanol. The mixture of lauric acid, anhydrous methanol and concentrated sulfuric acid is heated and refluxed for 18h, and the reaction is poured into water to separate the ester layer. Wash with water, saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and water in turn. After drying, distillation is carried out, and the 260-263 ℃ fraction is collected, which is methyl diproate with 81% yield. |
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