Myristic Acid
TL;DR: Myristic Acid (CAS 544-63-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C14H28O2 and molecular weight 228.20892 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
tetradecanoic acid
Also Known As: Tetradecanoic acid, MYRISTIC ACID, n-Tetradecanoic acid, Crodacid, n-Tetradecoic acid
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C14H28O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 228.20892 g/mol |
| XLogP | 5.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 37.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 12 |
| Exact Mass | 228.20892 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 16 |
| Complexity | 155.0 |
| Melting Point | 129 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 482.9 °F at 100 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.8622 at 129 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | greater than 235 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg at 288 °F ; 5 mmHg at 345 °F; 760 mmHg at 604 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4723 at 70 °C/D |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | TUNFSRHWOTWDNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Myristic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. 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).
Myristic Acid (CAS 544-63-8) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C14H28O2 and a molecular weight of 228.21 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.8622 at 129 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include Tetradecanoic acid and MYRISTIC ACID.
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 Myristic Acid
Property Insights of Myristic Acid
The XLogP value of 5.3 indicates that Myristic Acid is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 37.3 Ų, Myristic Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Myristic Acid has 1 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 Myristic Acid?
The CAS number of Myristic Acid is 544-63-8.
What is the molecular formula of Myristic Acid?
The molecular formula of Myristic Acid is C14H28O2.
What is the molecular weight of Myristic Acid?
The molecular weight of Myristic Acid is 228.20892 g/mol.
What are the applications of Myristic Acid?
Myristic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. 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...
Where can I buy Myristic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Myristic Acid?
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