DL-α-Methylpalmitic acid methyl ester, min. 95 %, 25 mg

DL-α-Methylpalmitic acid methyl ester is a branched-chain fatty acid methyl ester provided at a minimum purity of 95 % for biochemical and analytical laboratory applications. Identified by CAS number 2490-53-1, it has the empirical formula C₁₈H₃₆O₂ and a molar mass of 284,48 g/mol, establishing a precise molecular profile for research use. The product is As the methyl ester of a C₁₆ α-methyl fatty acid framework, it supports comparative analyses of esterified branched lipids, calibration routines and structure-focused investigations. This ester is available from manufacturer Carl ROTH as part of a biochemicals selection for laboratory environments. Its defined composition aids reproducible handling when preparing standards, examining methyl-branched fatty acid derivatives or integrating the compound into analytical protocols. quantity balances practical working amounts with economical use of specialised material. Academic and industrial laboratories can employ DL-α-Methylpalmitic acid methyl ester in lipid research, bioanalytical workflows and specialised chemical studies that require a characterised methylpalmitate analogue.

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Key features

• CAS number: 2490-53-1
• Pack sizes: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg
• Purity: min. 95 %
• Empirical formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₂
• Molar mass: 284,48 g/mol
• Storage temperature: +2 to +8 °C
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