Synonym(s)
CAS number: 555-45-3; Glyceryl Trimyristate
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Trimyrist refers to a glycerol-myristic acid triester which is used in cosmetic formulations. The myristic acid, a cc{{{article-url::28143}}, represents the acid portion of the tri-ester compound. The ester compound acts as a skin care product, emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple), solubilizer (is able to dissolve or dilute substances without causing chemical reactions between the dissolved substance and the dissolving substance) and viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).
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