Long chain saturated fatty acids and their esters are common components of plant lipids. Pentacosanoic acid methyl ester is the methyl ester of the 25-carbon, fully saturated fatty acid pentacosanoic acid. This product is designed to be used as a standard in total fatty acid analysis.
Synonyms
Methyl Pentacosanoate
Formal Name
pentacosanoic acid, methyl ester
CAS Number
55373-89-2
Molecular Formula
C26H52O2
Formula Weight
396.7
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Purity
≥98%
Stability
2 years
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature
in continental US; may vary elsewhere
SMILES
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CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(OC)=O
Pentacosanoic Acid methyl ester is available in the following screening
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