Myristyl myristate

Myristyl myristate (CAS 3234-85-3), also known as tetradecyl tetradecanoate, is a saturated fatty acid ester derived from myristic acid and myristyl alcohol.

Where is Myristyl myristate used?

• Personal care and pharmaceuticals: emollient, texture modifier and carrier
• Skin and body care lotions and creams: improves spreadability and after-feel
• Color cosmetics: binder and texture agent in lipsticks, foundations and eyeshadow compacts
• Hair care conditioners and styling waxes: aids slip
• Solid and semi-solid topical pharmaceuticals incorporate it as a carrier to adjust consistency.

Good to know: Contributes a dry, non-greasy skin feel, unlike heavier ester alternatives. Cosmetic-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications exist, the latter meeting USP or Ph. Eur. standards.

Commercial specifications

• Pharmaceutical grade meets USP or Ph. Eur. standards
• Packaging from kilogram-scale bags to bulk pallet quantities