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Ethylhexyl Myristate
AKA “2-Ethylhexyl myristate, 29806-75-5, UNII-K3B7W81H3U, K3B7W81H3U, Myristic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, EINECS 249-863-7, AEC ETHYLHEXYL MYRISTATE, RefChem:86990, ETHYLHEXYL MYRISTATE [INCI]”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Ethylhexyl myristate
AKA: 2-Ethylhexyl myristate, 29806-75-5, UNII-K3B7W81H3U, K3B7W81H3U, Myristic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, EINECS 249-863-7, AEC ETHYLHEXYL MYRISTATE, RefChem:86990, ETHYLHEXYL MYRISTATE [INCI]
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
2-Ethylhexyl myristate
Formula
C22H44O2
Mol. Weight
340.60
CAS #
29806-75-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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 a lightweight synthetic ester designed to replace myristic acid from nutmeg and palm oils. Developed to provide smooth spreadability and absorption properties in skincare and color cosmetics.
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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Ethylhexyl 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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Ethylhexyl 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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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR