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Octyldodecyl Myristate
AKA “2-Octyldodecyl myristate, Hest ODM, Pelemol 2014, Salacos 2014, Dermol 2014, Myristic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, Tetradecanoic acid”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Octyldodecyl myristate
AKA: 2-Octyldodecyl myristate, Hest ODM, Pelemol 2014, Salacos 2014, Dermol 2014, Myristic acid, 2-octyldodecyl ester, Tetradecanoic acid
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizer that softens and smooths skin while helping products glide on effortlessly.
Formula
C34H68O2
Mol. Weight
508.90
CAS #
22766-83-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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
Modern synthetic ester derived from myristic acid (found in coconut and palm oils), developed in the 20th century as an emollient. No traditional use as a standalone ingredient; created to provide light texture and conditioning in cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Myristic acid reduces skin inflammation and nociception.
Alonso-Castro AJ, Serrano-Vega R, Pérez Gutiérrez S, Isiordia-Espinoza MA, Solorio-Alvarado CR
Journal of food biochemistry, 2022
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Final Report of the Amended Safety Assessment of Myristic Acid and its Salts and Esters as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Oleic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Stearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Methyl Myristic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Myristic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Octyldodecyl Myristate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Myristic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Octyldodecyl Myristate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR