Myristic Acid
Product Description
| Product | Myristic Acid |
| CAS | 544-63-8 |
| Formula | CH3(CH2)12COOH |
| Synonym | Tetradecanoic Acid, Tetradecanoic acid |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.8739 (80 c) |
| Practically Insoluble | in water |
| Acid Value, mg KOH/g | 244 - 248 |
| C12 | 1 % Max |
| C 16 | 0.5 % Max |
| Iodine Value of Glycerides | 0.8 Max |
| Titer | 52 - 54 |
| Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209 | Max, Lovibond 5 ¼" : 1.5 Yellow, 0.6 Red |
| Saponification Value | 245 - 249 |
| C 14 | 99 % Min |
| Odor | faint odor |
| Melting Point | 54.5 c |
| Molecular weight | 228.36 |
| Flash Point | 230 f |
| Solubility | acetone, alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ether, aromatic and chlorinated solvs. |
| Boiling Point | 326.2 c |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Origin : Indonesia / Malaysia Packing : 25-kg Use: CLEANSING, EMULSIFYING, PERFUMING |
| Class | Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
| Function | Intermediates, Humectants & Emollients |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Cosmetic, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Resin & Coating |
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