Methyl laurate
CAS: 111-82-0
Category: Organic Intermediates
| Purity | Industrial Grade ≥98.0%, Cosmetic Grade ≥99.0%, High-Purity Grade ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C13H26O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 214.34 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow transparent oily liquid with a mild fatty odor |
| Packaging | 25 kg/HDPE drum, 180 kg/steel drum, or 800 kg/IBC tank |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — FTIR spectroscopy and GC retention time comparison; Purity — Gas chromatography (GC-FID); Acid value — Acid-base titration (ASTM D664); Ester value — Saponification titration (ASTM D5558); Water content — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E1064); Density — Density measurement (ASTM D4052); Color — APHA color measurement (ASTM D1209). |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent oxidation and contamination. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Store under inert atmosphere for long-term storage when necessary. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as an ester-based organic intermediate and specialty chemical raw material. It is widely applied in the production of fragrances, flavors, lubricants, plasticizers, surfactants, cosmetics ingredients, biodiesel components, and pharmaceutical or agrochemical intermediates. It is also used as a non-polar solvent and formulation additive.