Methyl Lignocerate TCI L0112

Methyl Lignocerate is the methyl ester of lignoceric acid, a saturated fatty acid with twenty-four carbon atoms. The compound belongs to the fatty acid methyl ester group, commonly abbreviated as FAME, a derivative form that has become the established standard in fatty acid analysis because it is far more readily volatilised and separated by gas chromatography than the corresponding free fatty acid. In the laboratory, this material serves as a reference analytical standard for identifying and quantifying very long chain fatty acid content in food samples, vegetable oils, biological tissues, and biofuel materials.

The properties that make Methyl Lignocerate so dependable are the regularity and stability of its chromatographic behaviour. Its long, straight saturated chain produces a long and predictable retention time, which is why the compound frequently acts as a marker point at the far end of a FAME mixture chromatogram. The absence of double bonds makes it resistant to oxidation, so the standard remains valid throughout a reasonable storage period. As a white waxy solid, the compound is easy to weigh accurately, although its limited solubility at room temperature calls for gentle warming and non-polar solvents during preparation.

In Indonesian laboratories, Methyl Lignocerate supports routine work in food testing, vegetable oil characterisation, biological tissue profiling, and biofuel quality assessment. Analysts working on palm and other vegetable oil matrices rely on well-behaved long chain FAME references to anchor peak assignment across a full chromatographic run. The compound is equally at home in university research laboratories, government testing facilities, and quality control units that maintain fatty acid profiling as a standing method.

• Gas chromatography FAME profiling: the compound provides a predictable late-eluting reference peak that anchors identification of very long chain components within complex fatty acid methyl ester mixtures.
• Vegetable oil and edible fat characterisation: its stable retention behaviour allows analysts to confirm the presence and quantity of twenty-four carbon saturated fatty acid in oil samples.
• Food composition testing: as a calibrated analytical standard it supports accurate quantification of very long chain fatty acid content reported in nutritional and compositional analyses.
• Biological tissue lipid analysis: researchers use it as a reference marker when measuring very long chain fatty acids in tissue extracts during lipid metabolism studies.
• Biofuel quality assessment: the compound serves as a reference component when evaluating the fatty acid methyl ester composition of plant-derived fuel materials by chromatography.

Store Methyl Lignocerate in a tightly closed original container in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and strong oxidising agents. Amber glass or other chemically resistant containers with secure closures are suitable for both stock material and prepared solutions. Because the compound is a waxy solid with limited room temperature solubility, gentle warming together with non-polar solvents is generally required during solution preparation. Handle the material in a well-ventilated area or fume hood, wear gloves, safety glasses, and a laboratory coat, and avoid generating dust when weighing. Allow refrigerated containers to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation, and always consult the manufacturer's safety data sheet before use.

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