Methyl behenate, 96%

Name: Methyl behenate, 96%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008890

About Methyl behenate, 96%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl behenate, an ester registered under CAS number 929-77-1 at a purity of 96%. The compound has the formula C23H46O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 354.6 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is methyl docosanoate. Alternative names: Behenic acid methyl ester and Docosanoic acid methyl ester.

It is supplied as a white powder. Key physical data: a melting point of 53-56 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for cosmetics and personal care and organic synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and cosmetics and personal care.

Available in 1 g, 5 g and 10 g packs, Methyl behenate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Cosmetics & personal care
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl behenate, 96%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008890
CAS Number	929-77-1
IUPAC name	methyl docosanoate
Molecular formula	C₂₃H₄₆O₂
Molecular weight	354.6 g/mol
Exact mass	354.3498
Purity / assay	96%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	QSQLTHHMFHEFIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC
PubChem CID	13584

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White powder
Melting point	53-56 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	11.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	Behenic acid methyl ester, Docosanoic acid methyl ester, Docosanoic acid, methyl ester, C22 FAME, Docosanoic acid-methyl ester, Kemester 9022, Behenic Methyl Ester, n-Docosanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl behenate, analytical standard, Docosanoic acid methyl ester (FAME MIX), Methyl behenate, >=98.5% (capillary GC)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl behenate, 96%?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl behenate, 96% is 929-77-1. It is also known as Behenic acid methyl ester, Docosanoic acid methyl ester, Docosanoic acid, methyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl behenate, 96%?

Methyl behenate, 96% has the molecular formula C23H46O2 and a molecular weight of 354.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl docosanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl behenate, 96% can I order?

We supply Methyl behenate, 96% in (96%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 10 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl behenate, 96%?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl behenate, 96% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl behenate, 96% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl behenate, 96% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.