Myristyl Glycol

Myristyl Glycol

AKA “Tetradecane-1, 2-diol, 1, 2-Tetradecanediol, tetradecylene glycol, XJ32081WYO, NSC-71507, UNII-XJ32081WYO, CHEBI:84951, N-TETRADECANE-1, 2-DIOL, 2-TETRADECYLENE GLYCOL”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Myristyl glycol

AKA: Tetradecane-1, 2-diol, 1, 2-Tetradecanediol, Tetradecylene glycol, XJ32081WYO, NSC-71507, UNII-XJ32081WYO, CHEBI:84951, N-TETRADECANE-1, 2-DIOL, 2-TETRADECYLENE GLYCOL

Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Plant Oil

Clean

1,2-tetradecanediol is a glycol that is tetradecane bearing two hydroxy substituents located at positions 1 and 2. It is a glycol and a tetradecanediol.

Formula

C14H30O2

Mol. Weight

230.39

CAS #

21129-09-9

Form

Powder

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Functions

Hair 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.

Foam Boosting

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic humectant and emollient developed for cosmetic formulations. Used to enhance skin moisture retention and provide a smooth texture in skincare and personal care products.