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tetradecanoic acid [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
  • Cosmetology
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C14H28O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)12COOH
formula, see observation
544-63-8
CAS number
OBS

Oily, white crystalline solid. Soluble in alcohol and ether; insoluble in water ... Derivation: Fractional distillation of coconut acid and other vegetable oils; occurs in sperm oil ... Uses: Soaps, cosmetics; synthesis of ester for flavors and perfumes; component of food-grade additives.

OBS

Myristic acid [is an] organic acid [used] in butter, butterscotch, chocolate, cocoa, and fruit flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, and gelatin desserts.

OBS

tetradecanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

n-: This abbreviation must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Crodacid; Emery 655; Hydrofol Acid 1495; Hystrene 9014; Neo-Fat 14; Univol U 316S.

OBS

Chemical formula: C14H28O2 or CH3(CH2)12COOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Parfumerie
  • Cosmétologie
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C14H28O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)12COOH
formula, see observation
544-63-8
CAS number
OBS

Substance cristalline blanche, huileuse, soluble dans l'alcool, présente dans le blanc de baleine, les huiles végétales et les graisses animales. Nombreux usages en savonnerie, parfumerie, cosmétologie. Arôme artificiel de fruit, de beurre ou de cacao.

OBS

acide tétradécanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

n-: Cette abréviation s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C14H28O2 ou CH3(CH2)12COOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Industria del perfume y cosméticos
  • Productos de belleza
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C14H28O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)12COOH
formula, see observation
544-63-8
CAS number
OBS

Sólido blanco cristalino y aceitoso. Soluble en alcohol y éter, insoluble en agua. Combustible. No tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: C14H28O2 o CH3(CH2)12COOH

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