Myristyl Ethylhexanoate

AKA “Tetradecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, UNII-OOF97MX03T, EINECS 276-456-1, MYRISTYL 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE, 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID, MYRISTYL ESTER, RefChem:160429, MYRISTYL ETHYLHEXANOATE [INCI]”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Myristyl ethylhexanoate

AKA: Tetradecyl 2-ethylhexanoate, UNII-OOF97MX03T, EINECS 276-456-1, MYRISTYL 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE, 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID, MYRISTYL ESTER, RefChem:160429, MYRISTYL ETHYLHEXANOATE [INCI]

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight emollient that softens and smooths skin, helping it feel hydrated and supple without a greasy residue.

Formula

C22H44O2

Mol. Weight

340.60

CAS #

72201-45-7

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

A synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as a modern emollient and skin conditioning agent. Designed to replace natural oils with a lightweight, non-greasy alternative that mimics skin's natural lipids.