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M3525

Sigma-Aldrich

Myristoleic acid

≥99% (capillary GC)

Synonym(s):

cis-9-Tetradecenoic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH=CH(CH2)7CO2H
CAS Number:
544-64-9
Molecular Weight:
226.36
EC Number:
208-876-8
MDL number:
MFCD00004436
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
24896849
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

plant

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99% (capillary GC)

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.4562 (lit.)

bp

144 °C/0.6 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−4.5-−4 °C (lit.)

density

0.9 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

carboxylic acid

lipid type

unsaturated FAs

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C14H26O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14(15)16/h5-6H,2-4,7-13H2,1H3,(H,15,16)/b6-5-

InChI key

YWWVWXASSLXJHU-WAYWQWQTSA-N

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Application

Myristoleic acid (C14:1) is a mono-unsaturated medium-chain fatty acid used as a model substrate for enzymes such as the cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP102D1; the aromatic peroxygenase from Agrocybe aegerita and oleate hydratase from Lysinibacillus fusiformis.

Packaging

Sealed ampule.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P305 + P351 + P338

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

143.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

62 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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