Description

Methyl Heneicosanoate is a high-purity fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) characterized by its long, saturated carbon chain. This compound serves as a critical reference standard, intermediate, and specialty ingredient in advanced research and industrial synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical sectors requiring precise, high-quality lipid components.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a primary standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for the identification and quantification of fatty acid profiles in complex biological and industrial samples.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex lipid-based drug molecules, prodrugs, and bioactive compounds.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredient: Employed in the formulation of high-end emollients, skin-conditioning agents, and stabilizers for creams and lotions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a starting material or derivatization agent in organic chemistry research for creating novel esters, amides, and other derivatives.
• Lubricant & Plasticizer Additive: Functions as a low-volatility, synthetic component in specialty lubricants and polymer plasticizers to enhance performance characteristics.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in lipidomics and metabolic studies to understand lipid metabolism, membrane biology, and signaling pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Heneicosanoate
CAS No.	6064-90-0
Molecular Formula	C22H44O2
Molecular Weight	340.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl heneicosanoate; Heneicosanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl n-heneicosanoate; Methyl docosanoate (common misnomer); C21:0 Methyl ester; Methylheneicosanoate; Methyl behenate (related compound); Docosanoic acid, methyl ester (isomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our Methyl Heneicosanoate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, supported by comprehensive analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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