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Decyl Myristate
AKA “Decyl tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoic acid, decyl ester, UNII-K1Y2H05IVK, Myristic acid, EINECS 255-589-9, K1Y2H05IVK, DTXSID6068357, RefChem:131373, DECYL MYRISTATE [INCI]”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Decyl myristate
AKA: Decyl tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoic acid, Decyl ester, UNII-K1Y2H05IVK, Myristic acid, EINECS 255-589-9, K1Y2H05IVK, DTXSID6068357, RefChem:131373, DECYL MYRISTATE [INCI]
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Decyl myristate
Formula
C24H48O2
Mol. Weight
368.60
CAS #
41927-71-3
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthesized as an ester of decyl alcohol and myristic acid in modern cosmetic chemistry. Developed to provide emollient and spreading properties in skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Myristic acid reduces skin inflammation and nociception.
Alonso-Castro AJ, Serrano-Vega R, Pérez Gutiérrez S, Isiordia-Espinoza MA, Solorio-Alvarado CR
Journal of food biochemistry, 2022
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Final Report of the Amended Safety Assessment of Myristic Acid and its Salts and Esters as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Oleic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Stearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Coconut Oil Decyl Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Decyl Myristate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Isodecyl Myristate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Isotridecyl Myristate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Methyl Myristic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Myristic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Octyldodecyl Myristate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Olive Oil Decyl Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Tetradecyloctadecyl Myristate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Tridecyl Myristate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Decyl Myristate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Myristic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Octyldodecyl Myristate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR