Methyl myristate
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Methyl myristate is a saturated fatty acid methyl ester obtained from the esterification of myristic acid. Methyl myristate shows a high melanin induction in B16F10 melanoma.
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- Purity: 99.70%
- CAS No.: 124-10-7
- Formula: C15H30O2
- Molecular Weight:242.40
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Storage:Pure form -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
Biological Activity
Methyl myristate is the component of the petroleum ether extract. Petroleum ether extract reduces Acetylcholine (HY-B0282) and ergot alkaloids-induced uterine contractions in rats isolated uterus, exhibiting uterine relaxation activity[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 124-10-7
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Appearance Liquid (Density: 0.8671 g/cm3)
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Molecular Weight 242.40
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Formula C15H30O2
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Color Colorless to light yellow
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SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC
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Synonyms
Tetradecanoic acid methyl ester
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Initial Source
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Pure form -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
Ethanol : 100 mg/mL (412.54 mM; Need ultrasonic)
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (412.54 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (265 KB)
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SDS (393 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Aranya Manosroi, et al. Melanogenesis of methyl myristate loaded niosomes in B16F10 melanoma cells. J Biomed Nanotechnol. 2013 Apr;9(4):626-38. [Content Brief]
[2]. Calle J, et al., Antinociceptive and uterine relaxant activities of Viburnum toronis alive (Caprifoliaceae). J Ethnopharmacol. 1999 Jul;66(1):71-3. [Content Brief]
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| Ethanol / DMSO | 1 mM | 4.1254 mL | 20.6271 mL | 41.2541 mL | 103.1353 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.8251 mL | 4.1254 mL | 8.2508 mL | 20.6271 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.4125 mL | 2.0627 mL | 4.1254 mL | 10.3135 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.2750 mL | 1.3751 mL | 2.7503 mL | 6.8757 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.2063 mL | 1.0314 mL | 2.0627 mL | 5.1568 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.1650 mL | 0.8251 mL | 1.6502 mL | 4.1254 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.1375 mL | 0.6876 mL | 1.3751 mL | 3.4378 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.1031 mL | 0.5157 mL | 1.0314 mL | 2.5784 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0825 mL | 0.4125 mL | 0.8251 mL | 2.0627 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0688 mL | 0.3438 mL | 0.6876 mL | 1.7189 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0516 mL | 0.2578 mL | 0.5157 mL | 1.2892 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0413 mL | 0.2063 mL | 0.4125 mL | 1.0314 mL |