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Isodecyl Myristate
AKA “51473-24-6, Tetradecanoic acid, isodecyl ester, 3810UJT14N, DTXSID6068642, RefChem:149262, DTXCID4041022, ISODECYL MYRISTATE [INCI], 257-227-5, 8-methylnonyl tetradecanoate”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Isodecyl myristate
AKA: 51473-24-6, Tetradecanoic acid, Isodecyl ester, 3810UJT14N, DTXSID6068642, RefChem:149262, DTXCID4041022, ISODECYL MYRISTATE [INCI], 257-227-5, 8-methylnonyl tetradecanoate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Isodecyl myristate
Formula
C24H48O2
Mol. Weight
368.60
CAS #
51473-24-6, 17670-91-6
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
Synthetic ester developed as a cosmetic emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient, designed to improve texture and absorption properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
3
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR