Description

Petroselinic Acid Methyl Ester CAS NO 2777-58-4 is a high-purity fatty acid methyl ester derived from specific botanical sources, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate and reference standard. Its unique cis-6-octadecenoic acid structure offers distinct reactivity and physical properties compared to more common oleic acid derivatives, making it valuable for specialized synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, oleochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking consistent, high-quality building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized lipid-based drug delivery systems and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical reference standard and substrate in lipidomics, enzymology, and metabolic pathway studies.
• Specialty Surfactants & Lubricants: Acts as a precursor for producing oleochemicals with tailored performance characteristics, such as low-temperature fluidity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Utilized as a monomer or co-monomer in the creation of bio-based polymers and resins with specific flexibility and degradation profiles.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of emollients, emulsifiers, and other personal care product components.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a calibration standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for fatty acid analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Petroselinic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	2777-58-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₃₆O₂
Molecular Weight	296.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Petroselinate; Methyl (6Z)-Octadec-6-enoate; Methyl cis-6-Octadecenoate; 6Z-Octadecenoic Acid Methyl Ester; Petroselic Acid Methyl Ester; (Z)-6-Octadecenoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (Z)-6-Octadecenoate
EINECS	220-474-8

Quality Control

Our Petroselinic Acid Methyl Ester is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the requirements for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity (typically ≥95% by GC), identity confirmation, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider filling the headspace with an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 10.0 meq/kg

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.