Octyldodecyl myristate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

2-Octyldodecyl myristate; CAS number: 22766-83-2

Definition
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"Octyldodecyl" means the alcohol "2-octyldodecanol" as the alcoholic component. "Myristates" means the salt/ester of myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid). Octyldodecyl myristate, an ester compound between 2-octyldodecanol and myristic acid, is used in cosmetic formulations. The ester acts as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smoothes it).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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