Myristic acid

Myristic acid (CAS 544-63-8), also known as tetradecanoic acid, is a saturated C14 fatty acid derived primarily from coconut and palm kernel oils.

Where is Myristic acid used?

• Personal care: building block for soap and surfactant production
• Bar soaps and cleansers: myristate salts from reaction with alkalis deliver dense, stable lather
• Food: flavoring agent (FEMA 2764) and processing aid in confectionery, dairy analogs and baked goods
• Metalworking and industrial lubrication: boundary lubricant and metal surface modifier in cutting fluids and corrosion-inhibiting formulations
• Cosmetics: texture and consistency adjustment in creams and pressed powders
• It is particularly useful where controlled fat crystallization matters.

Good to know: Technical grade suits processes where tighter purity thresholds are not required.

Commercial specifications

• Purity typically 95% to 99%+