Myristyl Myristate

Myristyl Myristate

AKA “Tetradecyl tetradecanoate, Tetradecyl myristate, Tetradecanoic acid, tetradecyl ester, Myristic acid, Schercemol MM, Alkamuls MM/M, EINECS 221-787-9, UNII-4042ZC00DY, BRN 1801576”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Myristyl myristate

AKA: Tetradecyl tetradecanoate, Tetradecyl myristate, Tetradecanoic acid, Tetradecyl ester, Myristic acid, Schercemol MM, Alkamuls MM/M, EINECS 221-787-9, UNII-4042ZC00DY, BRN 1801576

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

Tetradecyl tetradecanoate is a tetradecanoate ester (myristate ester) resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of tetradecanoic acid (myristic acid) with the hydroxy group of tetradecan-1-ol (myristyl alcohol). Used as an emollient. It has a role as an algal metabolite. It is a wax ester and a tetradecanoate ester. It is functionally related to a tetradecan-1-ol.

Formula

C28H56O2

Mol. Weight

424.70

CAS #

3234-85-3

Form

Liquid

State

Other Solid

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Functions

Opacifying

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 derived from myristic acid, developed in the 20th century as an emollient. Designed to provide lubricity and conditioning properties in skincare and cosmetic formulations.