Myristoleic acid

Myristoleic acid (CAS 544-64-9) is a naturally occurring monounsaturated fatty acid found in plant seed oils, animal fats, and certain marine sources.

Where is Myristoleic acid used?

• Personal care and skincare: emulsifier, moisturizing agent and stabilizer contributing to emulsion stability and skin conditioning in creams, lotions and serums
• Hair care: improves texture and spreadability of oil-based systems
• Pharmaceuticals: lipid excipient in topical and semi-solid dosage forms where controlled emulsification is required
• Food-grade applications: functional fatty acid in specialty lipid blends and nutritional formulations
• It is often used where defined fatty acid profiles are a specific requirement.

Good to know: High-purity grades are available for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications; these grades often meet USP or FCC standards depending on the source.

Commercial specifications

• Liquid oil at varying purity levels
• Purity commonly ranging from 90% to 98%+
• Packaging from small laboratory quantities to bulk drum supply