METHYL MYRISTATE

Synonym(s):Methyl myristate;Methyl tetradecanoate;Myristic acid methyl ester;Myristic acid methyl ester, Methyl tetradecanoate

CAS NO.：124-10-7
Empirical Formula: C15H30O2
Molecular Weight: 242.4
MDL number: MFCD00008983
EINECS: 204-680-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-31 20:01:59

What is METHYL MYRISTATE?

Description

Methyl myristate has a honey and orris-like odor with a corresponding flavor at trace levels. May be prepared by direct esterification of methanol with myristic acid in the presence of gaseous HCL.

Chemical properties

clear colorless to yellowish liquid

Chemical properties

Methyl myristate has a faint onion, honey and orris-like odor and a corresponding flavor at trace levels.

The Uses of METHYL MYRISTATE

Methyl myristate may be used as an intermediate polarity oil component of oil-in-water, especially “Pickering-type”, emulsions.

The Uses of METHYL MYRISTATE

Intermediate for myristic acid detergents, emul-sifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants,plasticizers, textiles, animal feeds, standard for gaschromatography, flavoring.

The Uses of METHYL MYRISTATE

Methyl myristate may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the anayte in Mentha piperita?L. extract using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry.

The Uses of METHYL MYRISTATE

Methyl myristate finds limited use in perfume compositions, not only in Orris bases with Ionones, but also in Mimosa, Cassie, Tuberose, Honey-suckle, etc. It performs well in powder perfumes with musks and Methylionones. The ester finds some use in flavor compositions, mainly in Honey and a few types of fruit flavor. The concentration is normally only traces, or from 0.2 to 2 ppm.

Definition

Themethyl ester of myristic acid.

Preparation

By direct esterification of methanol with myristic acid in the presence of gaseous HCl.

Taste threshold values

Reported found in violet roots, apple, banana, bilberry, grapes, papaya, blackberry, strawberry, chive, tomato, cheeses, milk powder, smoked fish, cocoa, tea, coconut oil, passion fruit, beans, mushroom, Bantu beer, plum and apple brandy, rhubarb, buckwheat, Bourbon vanilla, mountain papaya, cooked shrimp, turnip, Chinese cabbage, clam, mussels, cape gooseberry and pawpaw.

General Description

Methyl myristate is a fatty acid methyl ester commonly used as a flavoring essence.
It is one of the main:

phytochemical constituent of Cycas Beddomei cones
volatile flavor component of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) tea

Properties of METHYL MYRISTATE

Melting point:	18 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	323 °C(lit.)
Density	0.855 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	0.065 Pa (25 °C)
FEMA	2722 \| METHYL MYRISTATE
refractive index	n20/D 1.436(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to yellow
Odor	at 100.00 %. fatty waxy petal
Water Solubility	Soluble in chloroform and methanol. React with water.
JECFA Number	183
BRN	1773739
CAS DataBase Reference	124-10-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Methyl myristate (124-10-7)

Safety information for METHYL MYRISTATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H413:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.