Myristoyl chloride
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-18
CAS Number: 112-64-1
Molecular Formula: C14H27ClO
Molecular Weight: 246.82
Appearance: Colorless to light yellow-brown liquid
Melting Point: -1°C
Boiling Point: 296.5°C at 760 mmHg
Density: 0.92 g/cm³
Usage: Mainly used in organic synthesis as an important intermediate.
Names and Identifiers
| Name | Myristoyl chloride |
| Synonyms | Myristyl Chloride Myristic chloride Myristoylchloride Myristoyl chloride Myristic acid chloride Tetradecanoyl chloride Tetradecanoic acid chloride |
| CAS | 112-64-1 |
| EINECS | 203-994-6 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C14H27ClO/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14(15)16/h2-13H2,1H3 |
| InChIKey | LPWCRLGKYWVLHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
112-64-1 – Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C14H27ClO |
| Molar Mass | 246.82 |
| Density | 0.908 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -1 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 250 °C/100 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| Water Solubility | MAY DECOMPOSE |
| Vapor Presure | 0.00143mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to light yellow-brown |
| BRN | 636924 |
| Storage Condition | −20°C |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.449(lit.) |
112-64-1 – Risk and Safety
| Hazard Symbols | C – Corrosive |
| Risk Codes | R34 – Causes burns R37 – Irritating to the respiratory system R22 – Harmful if swallowed |
| Safety Description | S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 – In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S28B – |
| UN IDs | UN 3265 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10-21 |
| HS Code | 29159000 |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
112-64-1 – Reference Information
| production method | is prepared by reacting myristic acid with phosphorus trichloride. |
