Myristic acid

• Catalog No.: 70080
• CAS Number: 544-63-8
• M. F.: C14H28O2
• M. W.: 228.37092
• Purity: ≥98.5% (GC)

SYNONYMS

• Title: 肉豆蔻酸
• IUPAC name: tetradecanoic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: myristic acid
• Synonyms: 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid; 十四烷酸; Tetradecanoic acid; NSC 5028; C14:0

DATABASE IDS

• EC Number: 208-875-2
• CAS Number: 544-63-8
• Beilstein Number: 508624
• MDL Number: MFCD00002744

PROPERTIES

• Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)12COOH
• Purity: ≥98.5% (GC)
• Boiling Point: 250 °C/100 mmHg(lit.)
• Flash Point: >113 °C
• Flash Point: >235.4 °F
• Melting Point: 52-54 °C(lit.)
• Melting Point: 53-56 °C
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• GHS Hazard statements: H319
• European Hazard Symbols: Irritant (Xi)
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
• GHS Precautionary statements: P305 + P351 + P338
• Risk Statements: 38
• RTECS: QH4375000
• German water hazard class: nwg

DETAILS

Description (English)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Myristic acid is commonly added via a covalent linkage to the N-terminal glycine of many eukaryotic and viral proteins, a process called myristoylation. Myristoylation enables proteins to bind to cell membranes and facilitates protein-protein interactions. Myristolyation of proteins affect many cellular functions and thus has implications in health and disease 1.

Description (简体中文)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Myristic acid is commonly added via a covalent linkage to the N-terminal glycine of many eukaryotic and viral proteins, a process called myristoylation. Myristoylation enables proteins to bind to cell membranes and facilitates protein-protein interactions. Myristolyation of proteins affect many cellular functions and thus has implications in health and disease 1.