Glyceryl Myristate

Glyceryl Myristate

AKA “Monomyristin, 589-68-4, 1-Monomyristin, Glycerol 1-myristate, Myristin, 1-mono-, 27214-38-6, Myristic acid 1-monoglyceride, 75685-84-6, Tetradecanoic acid, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl ester”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Glyceryl myristate

AKA: Monomyristin, 589-68-4, 1-Monomyristin, Glycerol 1-myristate, Myristin, 1-mono-, 27214-38-6, Myristic acid 1-monoglyceride, 75685-84-6, Tetradecanoic acid, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl ester

Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

1-monomyristoylglycerol is a 1-monoglyceride with tetradecanoyl (myristoyl) as the acyl group. It has a role as a Caenorhabditis elegans metabolite. It is a 1-monoglyceride and a tetradecanoate ester.

Formula

C17H34O4

Mol. Weight

302.40

CAS #

27214-38-6, 589-68-4

Form

Oil

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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.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier created by combining glycerin with myristic acid in the 20th century. Designed to emulsify and stabilize oil-based ingredients in contemporary skincare and cosmetic products.