Myristic acid
CAS 544-63-8
EC 208-875-2
Formula C14H28O2
MW 228.37 g/mol
Surfactants Personal Care & CosmeticsLubricants & MetalworkingFood & Nutrition LubricationEmulsification & DispersionSurface Modification & Wetting
Description
Myristic acid (CAS 544-63-8) is a saturated C14 fatty acid derived from vegetable oils, particularly coconut and palm kernel. It is commercially available under trade names including NAA 142 and Neo-Fat 14, and is referenced under FEMA 2764 in flavour applications. No E-code designation applies.
In personal care formulations, myristic acid reacts with alkali to form C14 soaps that generate dense, stable lather and contribute to emulsion structure in creams and lotions. In metalworking, it functions as a boundary lubricant by forming a thin adsorbed film on metal surfaces, reducing friction and tool wear during cutting operations.
Myristic acid is supplied in flake, powder, and crystalline mass forms, with grades available to FCC and Ph.Eur. specifications for food and pharmaceutical applications. All material placed on the EU market is registered under REACH. Procurement teams should confirm grade and packaging format at the time of enquiry.
In personal care formulations, myristic acid reacts with alkali to form C14 soaps that generate dense, stable lather and contribute to emulsion structure in creams and lotions. In metalworking, it functions as a boundary lubricant by forming a thin adsorbed film on metal surfaces, reducing friction and tool wear during cutting operations.
Myristic acid is supplied in flake, powder, and crystalline mass forms, with grades available to FCC and Ph.Eur. specifications for food and pharmaceutical applications. All material placed on the EU market is registered under REACH. Procurement teams should confirm grade and packaging format at the time of enquiry.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 58.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 326.2 °C |
| Density | 0.8622 g/cm³ @ Temp: 54 °C |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Appearance | white solid |
| Color | White |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. waxy fatty soapy coconut |
| Form | Flakes, Powder, Chunks or Crystalline Mass |
| Water Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 18 ºC |
| Vapor Pressure | <0.01 hPa (20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | nD60 1.4305; nD70 1.4273 |
| Log P | 5.79 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H315H319H335
P
P261P264P271P280P319P321P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29159080 |
Other Names
tetradecanoic acidC1414:0NAA 142C14:0 ACIDNeo-Fat 14
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