Methyl pentadecanoate
Also known as: Pentadecanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl n-pentadecanoate, N-Pentadecanoic acid methyl ester, Pentadecylic acid methyl ester, C15:0 Methyl ester, Methyl pentadecanoate (C15:0), MFCD00008989
Methyl pentadecanoate (CAS 7132-64-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H32O2 and a molecular weight of 256.42400 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 18-19 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 141-142 °C3 mm Hg(lit.), a density of 0.865 g/mL at 20 °C and a flash point of >110.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H318 — Causes serious eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 7132-64-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-40563-0
- Molecular Formula
- C16H32O2
- Molecular Weight
- 256.42400 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 11/3/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 18-19 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 141-142 °C3 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 0.865 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Flash Point | >110.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 256.24000 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 5.25060 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.438(lit.) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H318 — Causes serious eye damage
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Campalani, Carlotta et al. “Supercritical CO2 as a green solvent for the circular economy: Extraction of fatty acids from fruit pomace.” Journal of CO 2 Utilization 41 (2020): 101259-101264. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
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| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl pentadecanoate?
The CAS number of Methyl pentadecanoate is 7132-64-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl pentadecanoate?
Methyl pentadecanoate has molecular formula C16H32O2 and molecular weight 256.42400 g/mol.
Is Methyl pentadecanoate hazardous?
Methyl pentadecanoate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H318 — Causes serious eye damage.
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