Glyceryl 2-myristate

Glyceryl 2-myristate (CAS 3443-83-2) is a monoglyceride ester of myristic acid with the fatty acid at the sn-2 carbon of the glycerol backbone.

Where is Glyceryl 2-myristate used?

• Personal care: emulsifier, moisturizing agent and lubricant that stabilizes oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions in creams, lotions and balms
• Food: emulsifier for texture and shelf stability in baked goods, confectionery coatings and fat-based systems
• Coatings and adhesives: lubricating additive for substrate wetting and processing flow
• Industrial formulations: surface-active dispersion of pigments and fillers in aqueous and non-aqueous systems
• It prevents phase separation and gives uniform ingredient distribution in large-scale production.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm sn-2 positional isomer purity when sourcing, as mixed monoglyceride blends are common. Material is often evaluated against FCC or established monoglyceride purity standards.