Octyldodecyl myristate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

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

Requires free registration (medical professionals only)

Please login to access all articles, images, and functions.

Our content is available exclusively to medical professionals. If you have already registered, please login. If you haven't, you can register for free (medical professionals only).

Requires free registration (medical professionals only)

Please complete your registration to access all articles and images.

To gain access, you must complete your registration. You either haven't confirmed your e-mail address or we still need proof that you are a member of the medical profession.

Finish your registration now

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"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).

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer