Alcohols & Glycols
REACH
Myristyl alcohol
CAS Number
112-72-1
EC Number
204-000-3
What is Myristyl alcohol?
Myristyl alcohol (CAS 112-72-1), also known as tetradecyl alcohol and Nacol 14-95, is a long-chain fatty alcohol derived primarily from natural fats and oils.
Where is Myristyl alcohol used?
- Personal care: emulsifier, emollient and viscosity modifier
- Cosmetics and skincare: builds body and improves texture in creams, lotions and hair conditioners
- Pharmaceutical: consistency agent and emulsion stabilizer in topical ointments and cream bases
- Lubricants: friction modifier and surface-active component in metalworking fluids and specialty greases
- Food-grade material serves as a processing aid and release agent.
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 95% to 98% minimum
- Technical and cosmetic grades; pharmaceutical grade to USP and Ph. Eur.
- Bulk supply in bags or fiber drums
Other Names (Synonyms)
tetradecyl alcohol|Tetradecanol (7CI)|Nacol 14-95|n-Tetradecyl alcohol|n-Tetradecanol-1|n-Tetradecanol|N-Tetradecan-1-ol|Myristic alcohol
What are the physical properties of Myristyl alcohol?
Melting Point 39.5 °C
Boiling Point 289 °C
Density 0.8165 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point >230 °F
Appearance white low melting solid or flakes
Color White
Odor fatty
Form Low Melting Solid, Crystalline Powder, Crystals, Flakes, Pellets and/or Chunks
Water Solubility insoluble
Vapor Pressure <1 hPa (20 °C)
Refractive Index 1.4454
Log P 5.5
How is Myristyl alcohol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Myristyl alcohol?
HS Code 29051990
UN Number 3077
ADR Class 9
Packing Group III
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids