Separation and identification of 9-chloro-10-methoxy (9-methoxy-10-chloro)hexadecanoic and octadecanoic acids in adipocere.

Abstract

Two homologs of 9-chloro-10-methoxy(9-methoxy-10-chloro) fatty acids were found in adipocere from the human neonate, and identified as 9-chloro-10-methoxy(9-methoxy-10-chloro)hexadecanoic acid and 9-chloro-10-methoxy(9-methoxy-10-chloro)-octadecanoic acid. The chemical structures of these compounds were confirmed by thin-layer chromatography, gas-liquid chromatography, gas chromatography--mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry and elemental analysis. The adipocere contained approximately 7.2% 9-chloro-10-methoxy(9-methoxy-10-chloro) fatty acids in the total fatty acids.

• Authors: T Takatori, A Yamaoka
• Journal: Forensic science international (Forensic Sci Int) 1979 Jul-Aug Vol. 14 Issue 1 Pg. 63-75 ISSN: 0379-0738 [Print] Ireland
• PMID: 468087 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Palmitic Acids
• Stearic Acids

Topics

• Chromatography, Gas
• Chromatography, Thin Layer
• Forensic Medicine
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
• Male
• Mass Spectrometry
• Palmitic Acids (analysis)
• Postmortem Changes
• Stearic Acids (analysis)