Synonym(s)
CAS number: 224965-23-5; Ethyl D-glucopyranosides; tetradecanoate
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Myristoyl ethyl glucoside is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. The name component "myristoyl" describes an ingredient which contains myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid) as fatty acid component. "Ethyl" denotes ethanol; glucosides are reaction products of glucose.
Myristoyl ethyl glucoside acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance) and emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids such as water and oil so that they can be mixed together).
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