Product Name
Myristyl Myristate
Category
Non-ionic Surfactants
Description
Non-greasy solid emollient is the ester of myristyl alcohol & myristic acid. Enhances esthetic properties of skin care products, gives more body & spreadability. Melting point (~38°C/100°F).
Synonyms
Tetradecanoic acid, tetradecyl ester;Tetradecyl tetradecanoate;Tetradecyl myristate
IUPAC Name
Tetradecyl tetradecanoate
Molecular Formula
C28H56O2
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI
DZKXJUASMGQEMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI Key
InChI=1S/C28H56O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-30-28(29)26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-27H2,1-2H3
Boiling Point
462.0±13.0 °C
Appearance
White pastille or flakes, fatty odor
Application
Soaps, creams, makeup, lotions, hair conditioners, shaving products.
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Composition
Myristyl myristate
Features And Benefits
Increases the body of creams and lotionsImparts a soft, slightly waxy after feelActs as superfatting agent for soaps and lubricant for shaving creamsCan be used as co-conditioner for hair care products and as emollient for skin care and makeup productsSuitable for use across a wide pH rangeCompatible with anionic, nonionic and cationic surfactants