Myristyl Laurate

Myristyl Laurate

AKA “Tetradecyl dodecanoate, Tetradecyl laurate, Dodecanoic acid, tetradecyl ester, tetradecanyl dodecanoate, UNII-58U0NZN2BT, 58U0NZN2BT, EINECS 244-966-3, DTXSID5066792, WE(14:0/12:0)”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Myristyl laurate

AKA: Tetradecyl dodecanoate, Tetradecyl laurate, Dodecanoic acid, Tetradecyl ester, Tetradecanyl dodecanoate, UNII-58U0NZN2BT, 58U0NZN2BT, EINECS 244-966-3, DTXSID5066792, WE(14:0/12:0)

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.

Formula

C26H52O2

Mol. Weight

396.70

CAS #

22412-97-1

Form

Liquid

State

Other Solid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing Surfactant

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Wound Healing

Removes Impurities

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester developed as a modern emollient and skin conditioning agent. Used in cosmetics to provide a light, non-greasy feel and improved spreadability in formulations.