Preparation
R-(3)-HYDROXYMYRISTIC ACID, METHYL ESTER is prepared by reacting hydroxymyristic acid with methanol and heating under acidic conditions. This process typically requires an acid catalyst such as sulfuric acid or phosphoric acid to promote the reaction.
Chemical Properties
White Solid
Uses
The methyl ester of one of two major components of bacterial Lipid A.
Uses
R-(3)-Hydroxy Myristic Acid Methyl Ester is used in the syntheses of glucose-containing lipid A analogs with LPS-antagonistic activities.
