Dimyristyl Ether
AKA “Tetradecyl ether, Ditetradecyl ether, UNII-Y1W1K092JA, BIS(TETRADECYL) ETHER, Y1W1K092JA, NSC-6360, EINECS 226-499-7, NSC-78491, COSMACOL ETHER 14”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Dimyristyl ether
AKA: Tetradecyl ether, Ditetradecyl ether, UNII-Y1W1K092JA, BIS(TETRADECYL) ETHER, Y1W1K092JA, NSC-6360, EINECS 226-499-7, NSC-78491, COSMACOL ETHER 14
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
ditetradecyl ether
Formula
C28H58O
Mol. Weight
410.80
CAS #
5412-98-6
Form
Oil
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed in the 20th century. Used as an emollient and conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations with no traditional medicinal use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR