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Methyl Arachidate CAS 1120-28-1

CAS:1120-28-1
MF:C21H42O2
MW:326.56
EINECS:214-304-8
Synonyms:ICOSANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER;EICOSANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER;C20:0 METHYL ESTER;ARACHIDIC ACID METHYL ESTER;METHYL EICOSANOATE.

What is Methyl Arachidate CAS 1120-28-1？

Methyl arachidate is a chemical in the form of leaf crystals obtained from methanol solutions. The melting point is 54.5. The boiling point is 215. Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol; used in the preparation of special organic chemicals; obtained from the western synthesis of arachidonic acid and methanol.

Specification

Item	Specification
Melting point	45-48 °C(lit.)
Boiling point	215-216 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.8633 g/cm3 (20 ºC)
Refractive index	1.4317
Flash point	215°C/10mm
Storage condition	-20°C

Application

Methyl arachidate is used in biological studies to evaluate the antioxidant activity and chemical composition of capsicum during ripening. A methyl analogue of methyl arachidonic acid, used in the production of cleaning agents, photographic materials, and lubricants.