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Myristyl Myristate

CAS 3234-85-3 · Formula C28H56O2 · MW 424.7 g/mol

A dry-feel cosmetic ester used as an emollient and opacifier. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient, opacifier, and skin-conditioning agent.

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HS Code
2915.90
At a Glance
Material Family
Esters
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Emolliency · Slip / Release
Functional Roles
Emolliency Slip / Release Lubrication
INCI Name
MYRISTYL MYRISTATE
CosIng Functions
OPACIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Industries Served
Beauty & Personal Care
Applications & Use Cases
  • ▸ Emollient: Provides a dry, powdery skin feel in creams and lotions.
  • ▸ Opacifier: Opacifies cosmetic emulsions.
  • ▸ Skin conditioning: Skin-conditioning ester in personal-care products.
Safety & Handling
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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2915 . 90
Chapter 29
Organic chemicals
Heading 29.15
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2915.90
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
3234-85-3
Molecular Formula
C28H56O2
Molecular Weight
424.7 g/mol
IUPAC Name
tetradecyl tetradecanoate
INCI Name
MYRISTYL MYRISTATE
PubChem CID
18605
InChI Key
DZKXJUASMGQEMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
MYRISTYL MYRISTATE Tetradecyl tetradecanoate Tetradecyl myristate Tetradecanoic acid, tetradecyl ester Myristic acid, tetradecyl ester Schercemol MM Alkamuls MM/M Waxenol 810 HALLSTAR MM MACKADERM MM PROTACHEM MM TEGOSOFT MM NIKKOL MM 1-Tetradecanol, myristate
Full Description

Myristyl myristate (tetradecyl tetradecanoate; CAS 3234-85-3) is the fatty ester of myristic acid and myristyl alcohol. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient, opacifier, and skin-conditioning agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is myristyl myristate used for?

Myristyl myristate (tetradecyl tetradecanoate, CAS 3234-85-3) is the fatty ester of myristic acid and myristyl alcohol, used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient, opacifier, and skin-conditioning agent, where it provides a dry, powdery feel and opacifies emulsions. We supply it in flake form in bulk to personal-care formulators.

What is the formula and CAS for myristyl myristate?

Myristyl myristate has the molecular formula C28H56O2 and CAS 3234-85-3. It is the ester of C14 myristic acid with C14 myristyl alcohol, supplied as a solid flake. Identity is confirmed on the CoA with each lot.

What is myristyl myristate flake made from?

It is produced by esterifying myristic acid (C14 fatty acid) with myristyl alcohol (C14 fatty alcohol), yielding the wax-like ester supplied as flake. It is used as an emollient and opacifier raw material in cosmetics.

What bulk packaging is available for myristyl myristate flake?

We supply myristyl myristate flake in bags, drums, and bulk for personal-care manufacturing. Specification and CoA details are confirmed at quotation. Contact us with your application and volume for a bulk quote.

What is the cost of bulk myristyl myristate flake?

Bulk pricing depends on grade, packaging, volume, and feedstock market conditions. Request a quote with your target quantity and ship-to location for current pricing and lead time.

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