Myristyl glycol

Myristyl glycol (CAS 21129-09-9), also known as tetradecylene glycol or 1,2-tetradecanediol, is a long-chain fatty diol used primarily in personal care and pharmaceutical formulations.

Where is Myristyl glycol used?

• Personal care: skin-conditioning agent, emollient carrier and emulsification aid in topical products
• Premium skincare and cosmetics: moisturizing agent
• Creams, lotions and serums: texture enhancer contributing to skin feel without heavy residue
• Solubilizing active ingredients
• Leave-on and rinse-off personal care products
• Pharmaceutical topical ointments and gels: improves spreadability and skin absorption of active compounds
• Hair care conditioning treatments require controlled emulsification and moisture retention.

Commercial specifications

• Packaging in kilogram quantities for laboratory and development use, scaling to bulk drum supply