Description

Methyl Octacosanoate is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acid methyl ester derived from octacosanoic acid. This compound serves as a critical chemical intermediate and reference standard for research and industrial synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical sectors requiring precise, high-molecular-weight ester components.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex esters, surfactants, and lubricant additives.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a critical analytical standard in chromatography (GC, HPLC) for quality control and method development.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Acts as an emollient and viscosity modifier in high-end skincare formulations and lipophilic creams.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed as a building block or model compound in lipid-based drug delivery system (LBDDS) research.
• Specialty Lubricants: Functions as a synthetic base oil or additive in high-performance lubricants and release agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in material science for studying crystallization behavior and surface properties of long-chain compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Octacosanoate
CAS No.	55682-92-3
Molecular Formula	C29H58O2
Molecular Weight	438.77 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl n-Octacosanoate; Octacosanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl melissate; Melissic acid methyl ester; Methyl triacontanoate (common misnomer); C28:0 Methyl ester; Methyl ester of octacosanoic acid; Methyl lignocerate (related chain length)
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Quality Control

Our Methyl Octacosanoate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or waxy flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	68 - 72 °C

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