Methyl ricinoleate
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Methyl ricinoleate is a compound belonging to the group of fatty acid methyl esters. It is derived from ricinoleic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid found in castor oil. Methyl ricinoleate is often used as a reference compound for the analysis of fatty acid methyl esters by gas chromatography. It has also been investigated for its potential use as a biofuel and as an ingredient in the production of biodegradable plastics and surfactants.
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- Purity: 99.90%
- CAS No.: 141-24-2
- Formula: C19H36O3
- Molecular Weight:312.49
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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 ricinoleate 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. 141-24-2
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Appearance Liquid (Density: 0.9236 g/cm³)
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Molecular Weight 312.49
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Formula C19H36O3
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Color Colorless to light yellow
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SMILES
CCCCCC[C@@H](O)C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(OC)=O
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Synonyms
Ricinolic acid methyl ester
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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
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (320.01 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 (237 KB)
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SDS (393 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
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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| DMSO | 1 mM | 3.2001 mL | 16.0005 mL | 32.0010 mL | 80.0026 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.6400 mL | 3.2001 mL | 6.4002 mL | 16.0005 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.3200 mL | 1.6001 mL | 3.2001 mL | 8.0003 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.2133 mL | 1.0667 mL | 2.1334 mL | 5.3335 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.1600 mL | 0.8000 mL | 1.6001 mL | 4.0001 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.1280 mL | 0.6400 mL | 1.2800 mL | 3.2001 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.1067 mL | 0.5334 mL | 1.0667 mL | 2.6668 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0800 mL | 0.4000 mL | 0.8000 mL | 2.0001 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0640 mL | 0.3200 mL | 0.6400 mL | 1.6001 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0533 mL | 0.2667 mL | 0.5334 mL | 1.3334 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0400 mL | 0.2000 mL | 0.4000 mL | 1.0000 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0320 mL | 0.1600 mL | 0.3200 mL | 0.8000 mL |