Myristyl myristate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 3234-85-3; Myristic acid myristylester; Myristylmyristate; Tetradecyl myristate

Definition
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"Myristyl" means an organic residue derived from myristyl alcohol, "myristate" means ester/salt of myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid). Myristyl myristate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and as a skin care product.

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Emollient; Myristic acid;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020