Myristyl myristate
CAS 3234-85-3
EC 221-787-9
Formula C28H56O2
MW 424.74 g/mol
Oils, Fats & Waxes Personal Care & CosmeticsPharmaceuticals & Healthcare Emulsification & DispersionHumectant & MoisturizingSolvent & Carrier
Description
Myristyl myristate (CAS 3234-85-3) is a fatty acid ester produced by the esterification of myristic acid with myristyl alcohol. It carries no E-code designation and is commercially available under trade names including Cetiol MM, Ceraphyl 424, Kemester MM, and Liponate MM.
In skin care and colour cosmetics, myristyl myristate functions as an emollient and texture modifier, reducing drag on application by forming a thin lubricating film across the skin surface. In pharmaceutical topical formulations, it acts as a lipophilic carrier that improves the spreadability of active ingredients and supports controlled delivery through the stratum corneum.
Myristyl myristate is supplied as a white to yellowish waxy solid and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU import and manufacture. It is available in cosmetic and pharmaceutical grades, with compliance documentation typically provided against Ph.Eur. and ISO 16128 natural origin criteria. Standard packaging includes fibre drums and bulk containers.
In skin care and colour cosmetics, myristyl myristate functions as an emollient and texture modifier, reducing drag on application by forming a thin lubricating film across the skin surface. In pharmaceutical topical formulations, it acts as a lipophilic carrier that improves the spreadability of active ingredients and supports controlled delivery through the stratum corneum.
Myristyl myristate is supplied as a white to yellowish waxy solid and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU import and manufacture. It is available in cosmetic and pharmaceutical grades, with compliance documentation typically provided against Ph.Eur. and ISO 16128 natural origin criteria. Standard packaging includes fibre drums and bulk containers.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 42.57 °C |
| Boiling Point | 462.2±13.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 0.859±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Odor | at 100.00?%. bland |
| Form | White or yellowish waxy solid |
| Vapor Pressure | 0Pa at 20℃ |
| Log P | 13.013 (est) |
Other Names
tetradecyl myristatetetradecyl tetradecanoateCetiol MMWaxenol 810ceraphyl424Crodamol MMcyclochemmmKemester MM
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