Cosmetic ingredient

ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE

ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE is the isopropyl ester of tetradecanoic acid. This chemical identity describes a specific structure and distinguishes the ingredient from other components used in cosmetic formulas.

Molecular structure of ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
2D molecular structure
CAS number
110-27-0
EC number
203-751-4
Molecular formula
C17H34O2
Molecular weight
270.5
Chemical name
Tetradecanoic acid, isopropyl ester
InChIKey
AXISYYRBXTVTFY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE: what it is

ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE is the isopropyl ester of tetradecanoic acid. This chemical identity describes a specific structure and distinguishes the ingredient from other components used in cosmetic formulas.

ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE: what it does in cosmetics

In a cosmetic formula, it can act as a binding ingredient and as a skin-conditioning agent with an emollient function. It can also be used for fragrance or perfuming, covering roles related to holding components together and including perfuming materials in the composition.

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