Myristyl Salicylate

Myristyl Salicylate

AKA “Myristyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, 1-Tetradecanol, salicylate, UNII-B7N453V88S, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, tetradecyl ester, Benzoic acid”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Myristyl salicylate

AKA: Myristyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, 1-Tetradecanol, UNII-B7N453V88S, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, Tetradecyl ester, Benzoic acid

Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Film Forming · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Chemical Exfoliant

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight conditioning agent that helps soften and smooth skin, leaving it feeling supple and hydrated.

Formula

C21H34O3

Mol. Weight

334.50

CAS #

19666-17-2

Form

Oil

Synthetic

Synthetic. Derived from myristic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and salicylic acid or its derivatives through esterification. Produced by catalytic esterification, combining myristic acid with salicylate compounds under controlled conditions.

Function

Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Film Forming

Benefits

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester combining myristic acid with salicylic acid, developed in the 20th century. Created as a gentle exfoliating agent that provides chemical exfoliation properties similar to beta hydroxy acids.