Description

Methyl cis-7-Hexadecenoate, 5% Solution In Ethanol is a high-purity, standardized solution of a specific unsaturated fatty acid methyl ester, offering a convenient and consistent format for research and analytical applications. This product is essential for laboratories requiring a precise and stable reference material for calibration, method development, and quantitative analysis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control specialists in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and advanced chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material for Gas Chromatography (GC) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) in the analysis of complex lipid mixtures.
• Flavor and Fragrance Research: Serves as a key intermediate or reference compound in the study and synthesis of specific flavor notes and aroma chemicals.
• Biochemical Studies: Used in metabolic pathway research, particularly in studies involving fatty acid metabolism and lipidomics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a building block or precursor in the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Quality Control: Employed as an internal standard or system suitability check to ensure the accuracy and precision of analytical instruments and methods.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialized polymers and coatings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl cis-7-Hexadecenoate, 5% Solution In Ethanol
CAS No.	56875-67-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₂O₂
Molecular Weight	268.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (Z)-7-Hexadecenoate; Methyl palmitoleate (cis-7 isomer); (Z)-7-Hexadecenoic acid methyl ester; Methyl cis-δ7-Hexadecenoate; Methyl (Z)-hexadec-7-enoate; 7-Hexadecenoic acid, methyl ester, (7Z)-; Methyl 7-hexadecenoate
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Methyl cis-7-Hexadecenoate solution is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and solution concentration. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail the results of GC assay, solvent verification, and related substance analysis. Our quality system is designed to support GMP/GLP-compliant research and production environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a well-ventilated area. Due to the highly volatile nature of the ethanol solvent, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	4.75 - 5.25% (w/w) Methyl cis-7-Hexadecenoate in Ethanol
Solvent (GC)	Ethanol, Absolute
Related Substances (GC)	NMT 1.0% total impurities
Water Content (KF)	NMT 0.5%

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