Monday, October 14, 2013

What is Methyl Laurate?


Chemical properties:

Colorless clear oily liquid,can be dissolved with organic solvents,insoluble in water.

Use:

For organic synthesis intermediates.

As gas chromatography stationary phase, food additives and organic synthesis reagents.

 

Production method:

Lauric acid esterification with methanol derived. The lauric acid, anhydrous methanol and concentrated sulfuric acid was heated at reflux for 18h, the reaction was poured into water, separated carbonate layer. Washed with water, saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and water. After drying distillation, collecting 261-263 fractions, namely 12 acetate, yield 81%.

Storage:

Stored in cool and dry place. Kept in airproof condition.
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