Description / Application
Methyl tetradecanoate is a fatty acid methyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of tetradecanoic acid (myristic acid) with methanol. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a tetradecanoic acid.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C15H30O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 242.4 |
| MFCD | MFCD00008983 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |