Trimyristin

Trimyristin

AKA “555-45-3, Glycerol trimyristate, Glyceryl trimyristate, Dynasan 114, Myristic acid triglyceride, Tetradecanoic acid, 1, 2, 3-propanetriyl ester, VP 114, 3-Propanetriol tritetradecanoate, 3-di(tetradecanoyloxy)propyl tetradecanoate”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Trimyristin

AKA: 555-45-3, Glycerol trimyristate, Glyceryl trimyristate, Dynasan 114, Myristic acid triglyceride, Tetradecanoic acid, 1, 2, 3-propanetriyl ester, VP 114, 3-Propanetriol tritetradecanoate, 3-di(tetradecanoyloxy)propyl tetradecanoate

Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Trimyristin is a triglyceride obtained by formal acylation of the three hydroxy groups of glycerol by myristic (tetradecanoic) acid. It is a triglyceride and a tetradecanoate ester.

Formula

C45H86O6

Mol. Weight

723.20

CAS #

555-45-3

Form

Powder

State

White to yellowish grey solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

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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.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A naturally occurring triglyceride derived from myristic acid, traditionally found in nutmeg and coconut oils. Used historically as an emollient in traditional skincare preparations.