| Description | Methyl elaidate (Elaidic Acid Methyl Ester) is a synthetic fatty acid methyl ester used as an adjuvant in the formulation of plant protection products. |
| Synonyms | (E)-Methyl octadec-9-enoate, Elaidic Acid Methyl Ester, Methyl (9E)-octadec-9-enoate |
| molecular weight | 296.49 |
| Molecular formula | C19H36O2 |
| CAS | 1937-62-8 |
| Storage | store at low temperature | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| References | 1. Ottenstein DM, et al. Gas chromatographic separation of cis-trans isomers: methyl oleate/methyl elaidate. J Chromatogr. 1976 Apr 28;119:401-7. 2. Martinez-Garcia M, et al. Methyl oleate for plant protection products formulations: Enzymatic synthesis, reaction kinetics and application testing. J Biotechnol. 2024 Jan 10;379:78-86. |