14-methyl Palmitic Acid methyl ester

14-Methyl palmitic acid methyl ester is a methylated fatty acid methyl ester identified in A. indica leaf extract, S. alboflavus TD-1, and as a less prominent constituent in biodiesel from C. sorokiniana microalgae. It acts as a volatile agent emanating from maize, impeding the growth of F. verticillioides in a dose-responsive manner. Additionally, this compound is utilized as a reference standard for quantifying 14-methyl palmitic acid in diverse foods via GC-MS. [Matreya, LLC. Catalog No. 1614]