ELAIDIC ACID METHYL ESTER

Synonym(s):Elaidic acid methyl ester;Methyl trans-9-octadecenoate;Methyl elaidate

Colorless liquid. Insoluble in water; soluble in mostorganic solvents. Combustible.

ELAIDIC ACID METHYL ESTER is a pure grade (99+%) used in biochemicalresearch.

Elaidic Acid Methyl Ester is an intermediate used to prepare ±)-trans-9,10-Epoxystearic Acid Methyl Ester.

The methyl ester of elaidic acid (trans-octadec-9-enoic acid).

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 43, p. 2076, 1978 DOI: 10.1021/jo00404a059

Melting point:	9-10 °C
Boiling point:	220 °C / 24mmHg
Density	0.871 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.452
Flash point:	-3℃
storage temp.	-20°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	liquid
color	Clear Colourless
BRN	1727038
CAS DataBase Reference	1937-62-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	9-Octadecenoic acid, methyl ester, (9E)- (1937-62-8)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids H304:Aspiration hazard H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H336:Specific target organ toxicity,single exposure; Narcotic effects H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P331:Do NOT induce vomiting. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.