Methyl pentadecanoate

SKU: orb1296935

Description

Methyl pentadecanoate is a saturated fatty acid methyl ester derived from myristic acid. It is used in research for studying melanogenesis, as it demonstrates significant melanin induction in B16F10 melanoma cells in vitro.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 7132-64-1
• MW: 256.42
• Purity: 98.61% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC
• Target: Others
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (7.8 mM);Ethanol:25 mg/mL (97.5 mM);DMSO:70 mg/mL (272.99 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Pure form: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

inhibit, Inhibitor, Methyl pentadecanoate

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

23518