Myristyl Laurate
AKA “Tetradecyl dodecanoate, Tetradecyl laurate, Dodecanoic acid, tetradecyl ester, tetradecanyl dodecanoate, UNII-58U0NZN2BT, EINECS 244-966-3, WE(14:0/12:0)”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Myristyl laurate
AKA: Tetradecyl dodecanoate, Tetradecyl laurate, Dodecanoic acid, Tetradecyl ester, Tetradecanyl dodecanoate, UNII-58U0NZN2BT, EINECS 244-966-3, WE(14:0/12:0)
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleansing agent that removes oil and impurities while maintaining your skin's natural moisture balance.
Formula
C26H52O2
Mol. Weight
396.70
CAS #
22412-97-1
Form
Liquid
State
Other Solid
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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.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR