Melissic acid
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Melissic acid, which belongs to the category of long-chain saturated fatty acids. It is a 30-carbon straight-chain fatty acid found in a variety of natural sources, including beeswax and coconut oil. Due to its unique physical properties, such as high melting point and viscosity, Melissic acid has a variety of uses in industry. It can be used as a lubricant in the production of some plastics and rubber, and is also used in the manufacture of surfactants and detergents.
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- Purity: 98.0%
- CAS No.: 506-50-3
- Formula: C30H60O2
- Molecular Weight:452.80
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Storage:
Store at room temperature 3 years.
In solvent -80°C, 2 years , -20°C, 1 year
Biological Activity
Melissic acid is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 506-50-3
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 452.80
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Formula C30H60O2
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
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Synonyms
Triacontanoic acid
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Store at room temperature 3 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years -20°C 1 year
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (233 KB)
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SDS (392 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)