Methyl Laurate
TL;DR: Methyl Laurate (CAS 111-82-0) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C13H26O2 and molecular weight 214.19328 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
methyl dodecanoate
Also Known As: Methyl laurate, METHYL DODECANOATE, Methyl laurinate, Methyl dodecylate, Lauric acid methyl ester
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C13H26O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 214.19328 g/mol |
| XLogP | 5.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 26.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 11 |
| Exact Mass | 214.19328 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 15 |
| Complexity | 143.0 |
| Melting Point | 5.2 °C |
| Boiling Point | 267 °C |
| Density | 0.8702 @ 20 °C/4 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00411 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4301 @ 25 °C/D |
| Solubility | Insol in water; miscible with ethyl alcohol, ether, acetone |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC |
| InChIKey | UQDUPQYQJKYHQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Methyl Laurate is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as surfactant and detergent formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Methyl Laurate is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 111-82-0 and the molecular formula C13H26O2 and a molecular weight of 214.19 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 0.8702 @ 20 °C/4 °C g/cm³, a solubility: Insol in water; miscible with ethyl alcohol, ether, acetone. Synonyms include Methyl laurate and METHYL DODECANOATE.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Methyl Laurate
Property Insights of Methyl Laurate
The XLogP value of 5.8 indicates that Methyl Laurate is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 26.3 Ų, Methyl Laurate exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Methyl Laurate has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl Laurate?
The CAS number of Methyl Laurate is 111-82-0.
What is the molecular formula of Methyl Laurate?
The molecular formula of Methyl Laurate is C13H26O2.
What is the molecular weight of Methyl Laurate?
The molecular weight of Methyl Laurate is 214.19328 g/mol.
What are the applications of Methyl Laurate?
Methyl Laurate is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as surfactant and detergent formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale),...
Where can I buy Methyl Laurate?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Methyl Laurate?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Methyl Laurate and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.