Methyl hexadecanoate Chemical Properties Melting point 32-35 °C(lit.) Boiling point 185 °C10 mm Hg(lit.) density 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) refractive index n20/D 1.4512(lit.) Fp >230 °F storage temp. 2-8°C form Liquid or Low Melting Solid Specific Gravity 0.852 color Clear colorless