Myristyl alcohol
CAS 112-72-1
EC 204-000-3
Formula C14H30O
MW 214.39 g/mol
Surfactants Personal Care & CosmeticsLubricants & MetalworkingPharmaceuticals & HealthcareFood & Nutrition LubricationEmulsification & DispersionRheology ModificationSurface Modification & Wetting
Description
Myristyl alcohol (CAS 112-72-1, EC 204-000-3, C14H30O) is a straight-chain fatty alcohol derived from myristic acid, commercially available under trade names including Alfol 14, Lanette K, Loxanol V, and Adol 18. It carries no E-code designation and is classified under HS code 29051990.
In personal care formulations, myristyl alcohol functions as an emulsion stabilizer and emollient by intercalating within lipid bilayers to reinforce cream and lotion structure, while also acting as a hair conditioner through adsorption onto the cuticle surface. In lubricant and metalworking applications, it serves as a lubricity additive and surface modifier, reducing friction through polar head-group adhesion to metal substrates.
Myristyl alcohol is supplied in crystalline powder, flake, and pellet forms, with grades available to meet Ph.Eur. and FCC specifications. The substance is registered under REACH and is handled in compliance with standard European chemical regulations. Packaging typically includes 25 kg bags and bulk options depending on grade.
In personal care formulations, myristyl alcohol functions as an emulsion stabilizer and emollient by intercalating within lipid bilayers to reinforce cream and lotion structure, while also acting as a hair conditioner through adsorption onto the cuticle surface. In lubricant and metalworking applications, it serves as a lubricity additive and surface modifier, reducing friction through polar head-group adhesion to metal substrates.
Myristyl alcohol is supplied in crystalline powder, flake, and pellet forms, with grades available to meet Ph.Eur. and FCC specifications. The substance is registered under REACH and is handled in compliance with standard European chemical regulations. Packaging typically includes 25 kg bags and bulk options depending on grade.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 39.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 289 °C |
| Density | 0.8165 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Appearance | white low melting solid or flakes |
| Color | White |
| Odor | fatty |
| Form | Low Melting Solid, Crystalline Powder, Crystals, Flakes, Pellets and/or Chunks |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Vapor Pressure | <1 hPa (20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4454 |
| Log P | 5.5 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS09
H
H315H319H320H400H401H410H411H412
P
P264P273P280P321P391P501P264+P265P302+P352P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29051990 |
| UN Number | 3077 |
| ADR Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
Other Names
tetradecan-1-olAdol 18Lanette Kalfol14Alfol 14Loxanol VALCOHOL C14Tetradecanol
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