PRODUCTS

C14 MYRISTIC ACID

C14 Myristic Acid is used fat splitting – break down of fat and oil to produce glycerine and fatty acid, fractional distillation – separation of fatty acid mixtures into individual components (one of which is C14 Myristic Acid) by heating.
C14 Myristic Acid is used in a variety of personal care applications such as shampoo, conditioner, hair styling products, skin care, decorative cosmetics, body care and toiletries.

CAS Number: 544-63-8
EC Number: 205-775-0
Molecular Formula: C14H28O2
Molecular Weight: 228.37 g/mol

SYNONYMS:
Tetradecanoic Acid, Myristate, n-Tetradecanoic Acid, 1-Tetradecanoic Acid, Dodecane-1-Carboxylic Acid, Laurostearic Acid, C14 Fatty Acid, Nutmeg Acid, Tetradecanoic acid, n-Myristic acid, NSC 5028, CCRIS 4724, HSDB 5686, Tetradecanoate, Philacid 1400, C14:0, Prifac 2942, CH3-[CH2]12-COOH, CHEBI:28875, AI3-15381, NSC-5028, 1-tetradecanecarboxylic acid, EINECS 208-875-2, PHILACID-1400, UNII-0I3V7S25AW, PRIFRAC-2942, BRN 0508624, 0I3V7S25AW, Myristic acid [NF], DTXSID6021666, Edenor C 14, MyristicAcid-13C14, CHEMBL111077, DTXCID501666, MYRISTIC-14-13C ACID, NSC5028, 4-02-00-01126 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), MFCD00002744, FA 14:0, n-tetradecan-1-oate, MYRISTIC ACID (II), MYRISTIC ACID [II], MYRISTIC ACID (MART.), MYRISTIC ACID [MART.], MYRISTIC ACID (USP-RS), MYRISTIC ACID [USP-RS], CH3-(CH2)12-COOH, 62217-70-3, 32112-52-0, Acid, Myristic, CAS-544-63-8, Acid, Tetradecanoic, myristoate, myristoic acid, n-Tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoicacid, 3usx, Myristic acid pure, Myristic Acid Flake, fatty acid 14:0, Hystrene 9514, Myristic Acid 655, TETRADECANSAEURE, 1-Tridecanecarboxylate, ACIDO MYNISTICO, MAGNESIUMARSENATE, Myristic acid, 95%, Myristic acid, natural, tridecanecarboxylic acid, Myristic acid (8CI), Myristic Acid, Reagent, 3v2n, 3w9k, Myristic acid, puriss., Univol U 3165, Myristic acid, ?99%, Tetradecanoic acid (9CI), bmse000737, D08OBF, Epitope ID:176772, MYRISTIC ACID [MI], SCHEMBL6374, MYRISTIC ACID [FCC], MYRISTIC ACID [FHFI], MYRISTIC ACID [HSDB], MYRISTIC ACID [INCI], MLS002152942, WLN: QV13, Tetradecanoic (Myristic) acid, GTPL2806, NAA 104, NAA 142, IS_D27-TETRADECANOIC ACID, HMS3039E15, HMS3648O20, Myristic acid, analytical standard, HY-N2041, EINECS 250-924-5, Myristic acid, >=98.0% (GC), Tetradecanoic acid; (Myristic acid), Tox21_201852, Tox21_302781, BDBM50147581, LMFA01010014, LS-210, s5617, STL185697, Myristic acid, >=95%, FCC, FG, Myristic acid, Sigma Grade, >=99%, AKOS009156714, CCG-266785, DB08231, DS-3833, NSC 122834, NCGC00091068-01, NCGC00091068-02, NCGC00091068-03, NCGC00256547-01, NCGC00259401-01, AC-34674, BP-27915, 1-tetradecanecarboxylate, 1-tetradecanecarboxylic acid, 1-Tridecanecarboxylate, 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid, 12-O-Tetradecanoylphorbol 13-acetate, 12-Tetradecanoylphorbol 13-acetate, Acide Myristique, acide tetradecanoique, Crodacid, Isopropyl myristate (NF), myristate, Myristic acid, Myristinsaeure, myristoate, myristoic acid, n-Tetradecan-1-oate, n-Tetradecan-1-oic acid, n-Tetradecanoate, n-Tetradecanoic acid, n-tetradecoate, n-Tetradecoic acid, Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate, Tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoic acid, tetradecoate, tetradecoic acid, 14, 14:0, 14:00, C14, CH3-[CH2]12-COOH, Myristic acid pure, Tetradecanoic (myristic) acid, Acid, tetradecanoic, Acid, myristic, FA(14:0), SMR001224536, CS-0018531, FT-0602832, FT-0770860, M0476, EN300-78099, C06424, Myristic acid, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%, Q422658, SR-01000854525, MYRISTIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF SAW PALMETTO), SR-01000854525-3, W-109088, F8889-5016, Z1954802504, EDAE4876-C383-4AD4-A419-10C0550931DB, MYRISTIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF SAW PALMETTO) [DSC], Myristic acid, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard, Tetradecanoic acid, 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid, n-Tetradecanoic acid, Myristic acid, Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard, Tetradecanoic Acid, 1-Tetradecanoic Acid, 1-Tridecanecarboxylic Acid, Edenor C 14, Edenor C 14/98-100, Emery 655, Hystrene 9014, Kortacid 1499, Lunac MY 98, MY 98, NAA 104, NAA 142, NSC 5028, C14:0 (Lipid numbers), Tetradecanoic acid, MYRISTIC ACID, 544-63-8, n-Tetradecanoic acid, Crodacid, n-Tetradecan-1-oic acid, n-Tetradecoic acid, 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid, Hydrofol acid 1495, Myristinsaeure, Univol U 316S, Emery 655, Myristate, tetradecoic acid, Hystrene 9014, Myristic acid, pure, FEMA No. 2764, Myristic acid (natural), acide tetradecanoique, Myristic acid, >=95%, FCC, FG, Myristic acid, Sigma Grade, >=99%, AKOS009156714, CCG-266785, DB08231, DS-3833, NSC 122834, NCGC00091068-01, NCGC00091068-02, NCGC00091068-03, NCGC00256547-01, NCGC00259401-01, AC-34674, BP-27915, SMR001224536, CS-0018531, M0476, NS00010444, EN300-78099, C06424, G74510, Myristic acid, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%, Q422658, SR-01000854525, MYRISTIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF SAW PALMETTO), SR-01000854525-3, W-109088, F8889-5016, Z1954802504, EDAE4876-C383-4AD4-A419-10C0550931DB, MYRISTIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF SAW PALMETTO) [DSC], Myristic acid, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard, Myristic acid, Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material, myristoic acid, n-Tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoicacid, 3usx, Myristic acid pure, fatty acid 14:0, Hystrene 9514, TETRADECANSAEURE, 1-Tridecanecarboxylate, ACIDO MYNISTICO, Myristic acid, 95%, Myristic acid, natural, tridecanecarboxylic acid, Myristic acid (8CI), Myristic Acid, Reagent, 3v2n, 3w9k, Myristic acid, puriss., Univol U 3165, Myristic acid, ?99%, Tetradecanoic acid (9CI), bmse000737, Epitope ID:176772, MYRISTIC ACID [MI], SCHEMBL6374, MYRISTIC ACID [FCC], MYRISTIC ACID [FHFI], MYRISTIC ACID [HSDB], MLS002152942, WLN: QV13, Tetradecanoic (Myristic) acid, GTPL2806, NAA 104, NAA 142, IS_D27-TETRADECANOIC ACID, HMS3039E15, HMS3648O20, Myristic acid, analytical standard, HY-N2041, EINECS 250-924-5, Myristic acid, >=98.0% (GC), Tox21_201852, Tox21_302781, BDBM50147581, LMFA01010014, s5617, STL185697l, 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid, Myristate, Hydrofol acid 1495, Myristinsaeure, Univol U 316S, Emery 655, tetradecoic acid, Hystrene 9014, Myristic acid, pure, FEMA No. 2764, Myristic acid (natural), acide tetradecanoique, n-Myristic acid, NSC 5028, CCRIS 4724, HSDB 5686, Philacid 1400, C14:0, Prifac 2942, CH3-[CH2]12-COOH, CHEBI:28875, AI3-15381, NSC-5028, 1-tetradecanecarboxylic acid, EINECS 208-875-2, PHILACID-1400, UNII-0I3V7S25AW, PRIFRAC-2942, BRN 0508624, 0I3V7S25AW, DTXSID6021666, Edenor C 14, Acid, Myristic, MFCD00002744, CHEMBL111077, DTXCID501666, MYRISTIC-14-13C ACID, NSC5028, 4-02-00-01126 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), FA 14:0, MyristicAcid-13C14, n-tetradecan-1-oate, MYRISTIC ACID (II), MYRISTIC ACID [II], 32112-52-0, MYRISTIC ACID (MART.), MYRISTIC ACID [MART.], MYRISTIC ACID (USP-RS), MYRISTIC ACID [USP-RS], CH3-(CH2)12-COOH, CAS-544-63-8, Acid, Tetradecanoic, Myristic acid [NF], 62217-70-3, myristoate, Neo-Fat 14, Philacid 1400, Prifac 2942, Prifrac 2942, Univol U 316S, n-Tetradecan-1-oic Acid, n-Tetradecanoic Acid, n-Tetradecoic Acid, 1-Tetradecanecarboxylic acid, 14, 14:0, 14:00, Acide tetradecanoique, C14, CH3-[CH2]12-COOH, Myristinsaeure, ChEBI, N-Tetradecan-1-Oic acid, N-Tetradecanoic acid, N-Tetradecoic acid, Tetradecoic acid, Tetradecanoate, 1-Tetradecanecarboxylate, N-Tetradecan-1-Oate, N-Tetradecanoate, N-Tetradecoate, Tetradecoate, Tetradecanoic acid, Myristate, 1-Tridecanecarboxylate, 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid, Crodacid, Myristic acid pure, Myristoate, Myristoic acid, Tetradecanoic (myristic) acid, Acid, tetradecanoic, Acid, myristic, FA(14:0), Myristic acid, n-Tetradecanoic acid, n-Tetradecoic acid, Neo-Fat 14, Univol U 316S, 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid, Crodacid, Emery 655, Hydrofol acid 1495, Hystrene 9014, n-Tetradecan-1-oic acid, Hystrene 9514, Philacid 1400, Prifac 2942, Prifrac 2942, NSC 5028, Tetradecanoic acid (myristic acid), Acide Myristique, Tetradecanoic (Myristic) acid, Myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid), Tetradecanoic acid (=Myristic acid), Tetradecanoic acid, MYRISTIC ACID, 544-63-8, n-Tetradecanoic acid, n-Tetradecan-1-oic acid, n-Tetradecoic acid, Crodacid, 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid, C14 fatty acid, Crodacid, Emery 655, Hydrofol acid 1495, Hystrene 9014, Myristic acid (natural), Neo-Fat 14, Tetradecanoic acid, Univol U 316S, n-Tetradecan-1-oic acid, n-Tetradecanoic acid, n-Tetradecoic acid

C14 Myristic Acid (IUPAC name: tetradecanoic acid) is a common saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula CH3(CH2)12COOH.
C14 Myristic Acid's salts and esters are commonly referred to as myristates or tetradecanoates.
The name of the acyl group derived from C14 Myristic Acid is myristoyl or tetradecanoyl.

C14 Myristic Acid is named after the binomial name for nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), from which it was first isolated in 1841 by Lyon Playfair.
C14 Myristic Acid is an oily white crystalline solid.
C14 Myristic Acid is a straight-chain, fourteen-carbon, long-chain saturated fatty acid mostly found in milk fat.

C14 Myristic Acid has a role as a human metabolite, an EC 3.1.1.1 (carboxylesterase) inhibitor, a Daphnia magna metabolite and an algal metabolite.
C14 Myristic Acid is a long-chain fatty acid and a straight-chain saturated fatty acid.

C14 Myristic Acid is a conjugate acid of a tetradecanoate.
C14 Myristic Acid is a metabolite found in or produced by Escherichia coli.
C14 Myristic Acid has been reported in Calodendrum capense, Camellia sinensis, and other organisms with data available.

C14 Myristic Acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid with a 14-carbon backbone.
C14 Myristic Acid is found naturally in palm oil, coconut oil and butter fat.

C14 Myristic Acid is a saturated 14-carbon fatty acid occurring in most animal and vegetable fats, particularly butterfat and coconut, palm, and nutmeg oils.
C14 Myristic Acid is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

C14 Myristic Acid is a saturated 14-carbon fatty acid occurring in most animal and vegetable fats, particularly butterfat and coconut, palm, and nutmeg oils.
C14 Myristic Acid is a renewable, biodegradable ingredient designed for performance-focused and eco-conscious formulations.

C14 Myristic Acid, C14, also known as Tetradecanoic Acid, is a saturated long-chain fatty acid with a 14-carbon backbone derived from 100% coconut oil.
C14:0, or C14 Myristic Acid, is a saturated fatty acid with 14 carbon atoms in the fatty acid chain.

Other saturated fatty acids are C12:0, C16:0, and C18:0.
C14 Myristic Acid is naturally found in animal products such as dairy products, as well as in certain plant sources like coconut oil.
C14 Myristic Acid, also called tetradecanoic acid or 14:0 is a common saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula CH3(CH2)12COOH.

A myristate is a salt or ester of C14 Myristic Acid.
C14 Myristic Acid is named after the nutmeg Myristica fragrans.
Nutmeg butter is 75% trimyristin, the triglyceride of C14 Myristic Acid.

Besides nutmeg, C14 Myristic Acid is also found in palm kernel oil, coconut oil, butter fat and is a minor component of many other animal fats.
C14 Myristic Acid is also found in spermacetin, the crystallized fraction of oil from the sperm whale.
C14 Myristic Acid is also commonly added co-translationally to the penultimate, nitrogen-terminus, glycine in receptor-associated kinases to confer the membrane localisation of the enzyme.

The C14 Myristic Acid has a sufficiently high hydrophobicity to become incorporated into the fatty acyl core of the phospholipid bilayer of the plasma membrane of the eukaryotic cell.
In this way, C14 Myristic Acid acts as a lipid anchor in biomembranes.

C14 Myristic Acid — also known as tetradecanoic acid — is a saturated fatty acid with 14 carbon atoms that has many industrial applications.
Acme-Hardesty C14 Myristic Acid is a minimum 98-percent pure and obtained wholly from vegetable-based (palm oil) sources.
C14 Myristic Acid, also named tetradecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with 14 carbon atoms (C14).

It is found especially in coconut oil and palm kernel oil, which are vegetable oils very rich in C14 Myristic Acid and lauric acid.
C14 Myristic Acid is also found in large quantities in milk fat.
C14 Myristic Acid is a renewable, vegetable based fatty acid that acts as an emollient in personal care products.

C14 Myristic Acid is typically used in in bar and liquid soap.
C14 Myristic Acid is a colorless, white, or faintly yellow solid.
C14 Myristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid with a 14-carbon chain, commonly referred to as C14:0.

C14 Myristic Acid is naturally found in a variety of animal and vegetable fats, with high concentrations in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and nutmeg butter.
C14 Myristic Acid appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid at room temperature with a mild fatty odor.

C14 Myristic Acid is widely used in the oleochemical industry as a key raw material for the production of soaps, surfactants, and fatty alcohols.
C14 Myristic Acid is valued for its good emulsifying and cleansing properties, especially in personal care and cosmetic formulations.

C14 Myristic Acid is a naturally occurring saturated fatty acid consisting of a 14-carbon straight chain structure.
C14 Myristic Acid is classified as a medium-chain fatty acid and is commonly designated as C14:0 in lipid nomenclature.
C14 Myristic Acid is obtained primarily from renewable sources such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and nutmeg seed fat.

At ambient conditions, C14 Myristic Acid is a solid material with well-defined melting behavior and good oxidative stability.
Because of its balanced chain length, C14 Myristic Acid provides an effective combination of hardness and surface activity.
These characteristics make C14 Myristic Acid an important and widely used building block in industrial, cosmetic, and oleochemical applications.

USES and APPLICATIONS of C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
C14 Myristic Acid is used to synthesize flavor and as an ingredient in soaps and cosmetics.
C14 Myristic Acid is also commonly added to a penultimate nitrogen terminus glycine in receptor-associated kinases to confer the membrane localisation of the enzyme.

This is achieved by the C14 Myristic Acid having a high enough hydrophobicity to become incorporated into the fatty acyl core of the phospholipid bilayer of the plasma membrane of the eukaryotic cell.
C14 Myristic Acid is used to synthesize flavor and as an ingredient in soaps and cosmetics.

C14 Myristic Acid is a high-quality, naturally sourced fatty acid obtained from sustainable crude palm kernel oil (CPKO).
Known for its excellent emollient and surfactant properties, C14 Myristic Acid is widely used in cosmetics, personal care, lubricants, and food-grade applications.

Raw Material Used: C14 Myristic Acid is used refined bleached deodorized (RBD) coconut oil.
Process Used: C14 Myristic Acid is used fat splitting – break down of fat and oil to produce glycerine and fatty acid, fractional distillation – separation of fatty acid mixtures into individual components (one of which is C14 Myristic Acid) by heating.

C14 Myristic Acid has a wide range of uses in various industries and manufacturing processes.
You can find C14 Myristic Acid in foods and beverages, in which it is used as a flow agent and emulsifier.
C14 Myristic Acid is a surfactant in soaps, detergents and textiles, as well as an intermediate, internal or external lubricant in plastics.

Isopropyl myristate, an ester of C14 Myristic Acid, is used in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care products to promote absorption through the skin.
C14 Myristic Acid is used in a variety of personal care applications such as shampoo, conditioner, hair styling products, skin care, decorative cosmetics, body care and toiletries.

C14 Myristic Acid is also used in the manufacture of detergents, lubricants, and release agents due to its stability and hydrophobic nature.
In pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications, C14 Myristic Acid functions as an excipient and formulation aid.
C14 Myristic Acid is utilized in food-related applications in controlled amounts as a component of flavorings and fat-based formulations, subject to regulatory approval.

-C14 Myristic Acid is used:
Surfactants and Esters: Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants for Chemicals, Textiles, Food, Soap & Detergent
Food and Beverage: Flow Agent and Emulsifier
Plastics: Intermediate, Internal and External Lubricant
Soaps and Detergents: Anionic/Nonionic Surfactants
Textiles: Anionic/Nonionic Surfactants
Personal Care: Emulsifier for Facial Creams and Lotions

-Applications of C14 Myristic Acid:
Skincare > Body and facial cream, serum, lotion
Skin care > Facial wash
Bath and Shower > Body Wash
Hair care > Shampoos, Conditioners

WHAT IS C14 MYRISTIC ACID USED FOR?
Myristic Acid plays a crucial role in cosmetics and personal care products.
C14 Myristic Acid has many different beneficial properties that increase the performance of formulations.

*Skin care:
C14 Myristic Acid is commonly used in skincare products for its emollient and cleansing properties.
C14 Myristic Acid helps maintain skin's moisture, preventing dryness and promoting a smoother, softer texture.

Myristic Acid's ability to penetrate the skin's surface makes it an effective ingredient in cleansers and soaps, where it assists in removing dirt, oil, and impurities, leaving the skin refreshed and clean

*Cosmetic products:
C14 Myristic Acid acts as an emulsifier, ensuring that water and oil-based ingredients blend seamlessly.
This is particularly valuable in creams and makeup products where C14 Myristic Acid enhances texture, stability, and the overall application experience.
C14 Myristic Acid' versatility in cosmetics extends to providing a rich, creamy consistency that enhances the sensory appeal of various formulations

*Hair care:
C14 Myristic Acid has amazing emollient properties that make it a useful ingredient in conditioners and hair masks, where it helps to moisturize and detangle hair, leaving it more manageable and soft to the touch.
Additionally, C14 Myristic Acid can be found in shampoos for its cleansing and lathering properties, contributing to a thorough and enjoyable hair-washing experience

ORIGIN OF C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
C14 Myristic Acid is typically produced through a process called saponification, where natural fats and oils, such as coconut oil, are hydrolyzed with an alkali like sodium hydroxide.
This reaction breaks down the fats into their constituent fatty acids, including C14 Myristic Acid, which can then be separated and purified for use in cosmetics and other applications.

WHAT DOES C14 MYRISTIC ACID DO IN A FORMULATION?
*Cleansing
*Emollient
*Emulsifying
*Surfactant

SAFETY PROFILE OF C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
Myristic Acid is generally considered safe for topical use in cosmetics.
C14 Myristic Acid is not inherently toxic when used as directed.

However, C14 Myristic Acid has a moderately high comedogenic rating, which means it may clog pores and be less suitable for those with oily or acne-prone skin.
Individuals with such skin types should exercise caution and consider alternatives.

ALTERNATIVES OF C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
*STEARIC ACID,
*OLEIC ACID,
*LAURIC ACID

ALTERNATIVE PARENTS OF C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
*Straight chain fatty acids
*Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives
*Carboxylic acids
*Organic oxides
*Hydrocarbon derivatives
*Carbonyl compounds

SUBSTITUENTS OF C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
*Long-chain fatty acid
*Straight chain fatty acid
*Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
*Carboxylic acid
*Carboxylic acid derivative
*Organic oxygen compound
*Organic oxide
*Hydrocarbon derivative
*Organooxygen compound
*Carbonyl group
*Aliphatic acyclic compound

OCCURRENCE OF C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
Nutmeg butter has 75% trimyristin, the triglyceride of C14 Myristic Acid and a source from which it can be synthesised.
Besides nutmeg, C14 Myristic Acid is found in palm kernel oil, coconut oil, butterfat, 8–14% of bovine milk, and 8.6% of breast milk as well as being a minor component of many other animal fats.

C14 Myristic Acid is found in spermaceti, the crystallized fraction of oil from the sperm whale.
C14 Myristic Acid is also found in the rhizomes of the Iris, including Orris root.

CHEMICAL BEHAVIOUR OF C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
C14 Myristic Acid acts as a lipid anchor in biomembranes
Reduction of C14 Myristic Acid yields myristyl aldehyde and myristyl alcohol.

C14 Myristic Acid — also known as tetradecanoic acid — is a saturated fatty acid with 14 carbon atoms that has many industrial applications.
C14 Myristic Acid is a minimum 98-percent pure and obtained wholly from vegetable-based (palm oil) sources.

SOURCES/USES of C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
Found in most animal and vegetable fats.
C14 Myristic Acid is used as a flavor and fragrance in food, soaps, shaving creams, perfumes, and cosmetics.
C14 Myristic Acid is also used in lubricants and coatings for anodized aluminum.

FUNCTIONS of C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
*Cleasing Agent
*Thickener, Foundation
*Emulsion Stabilization

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
EC Number: 205-775-0
CAS Number: 544-63-8
Molecular Formula: C14H28O2
Molecular Weight: 228.37 g/mol
Appearance: White, crystalline powder or flakes
Melting Point: 54-58°C
Boiling Point: 250°C at 100 mmHg
Density: ~0.862 g/cm³ at 20°C
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, acetone, and other organic solvents
Chemical formula: C14H28O2

Molar mass: 228.376 g·mol−1
Appearance: colorless or white solid
Density: 1.03 g/cm3 (−3 °C), 0.99 g/cm3 (24 °C), 0.8622 g/cm3 (54 °C)
Melting point: 54.4 °C (129.9 °F; 327.5 K)
Boiling point: 326.2 °C (619.2 °F; 599.3 K) at 760 mmHg
250 °C (482 °F; 523 K) at 100 mmHg
218.3 °C (424.9 °F; 491.4 K) at 32 mmHg

Solubility in water: 13 mg/L (0 °C)
20 mg/L (20 °C), 24 mg/L (30 °C), 33 mg/L (60 °C)
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, acetates, C6H6, haloalkanes, phenyls, nitros
Solubility in acetone: 2.75 g/100 g (0 °C)
15.9 g/100 g (20 °C), 42.5 g/100 g (30 °C), 149 g/100 g (40 °C)
Solubility in benzene: 6.95 g/100 g (10 °C)
29.2 g/100 g (20 °C), 87.4 g/100 g (30 °C), 1.29 kg/100 g (50 °C)
Solubility in methanol: 2.8 g/100 g (0 °C)
17.3 g/100 g (20 °C), 75 g/100 g (30 °C), 2.67 kg/100 g (50 °C)

Solubility in ethyl acetate: 3.4 g/100 g (0 °C)
15.3 g/100 g (20 °C), 44.7 g/100 g (30 °C), 1.35 kg/100 g (40 °C)
Solubility in toluene: 0.6 g/100 g (−10 °C)
3.2 g/100 g (0 °C), 30.4 g/100 g (20 °C), 1.35 kg/100 g (50 °C)
log P: 6.1
Vapor pressure: 0.01 kPa (118 °C)
0.27 kPa (160 °C), 1 kPa (186 °C)
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): -176·10−6 cm3/mol
Thermal conductivity: 0.159 W/m·K (70 °C)
0.151 W/m·K (100 °C), 0.138 W/m·K (160 °C)

Refractive index (nD): 1.4723 (70 °C)
Viscosity: 7.2161 cP (60 °C)
3.2173 cP (100 °C), 0.8525 cP (200 °C), 0.3164 cP (300 °C)
Structure
Crystal structure: Monoclinic (−3 °C)
Space group: P21/c
Lattice constant:
a = 31.559 Å, b = 4.9652 Å, c = 9.426 Å
α = 90°, β = 94.432°, γ = 90°

Thermochemistry
Heat capacity (C): 432.01 J/mol·K
Std enthalpy of formation (ΔfH⦵298): −833.5 kJ/mol
Std enthalpy of combustion (ΔcH⦵298): 8675.9 kJ/mol
Molecular Weight: 228.37 g/mol
XLogP3: 5.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 12
Exact Mass: 228.208930132 g/mol

Monoisotopic Mass: 228.208930132 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area: 37.3Å²
Heavy Atom Count: 16
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 155
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
CAS number: 544-63-8
EC number: 208-875-2
Hill Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O₂
Chemical formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₂COOH
Molar Mass: 228.38 g/mol
HS Code: 2915 90 70
Boiling point: 326 °C (1013 hPa)
Density: 0.8622 g/cm3 (54 °C)

Melting Point:58.5 °C
Vapor pressure: <0.01 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility: 1.07 mg/l
CAS number: 544-63-8
EC number: 208-875-2
Hill Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O₂
Chemical formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₂COOH
Molar Mass: 228.38 g/mol
HS Code: 2915 90 70
Boiling point: 326 °C (1013 hPa)

Density: 0.8622 g/cm3 (54 °C)
Melting Point: 58.5 °C
Vapor pressure: <0.01 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility: 1.07 mg/l
Physical state: scales
Color: white
Odor: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:
Melting point: 58,5 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range:
250 °C at 133 hPa, 326 °C at 1.013 hPa

Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Flash point: > 113,00 °C - closed cup
Autoignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
pH: No data available
Viscosity
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available

Water solubility: No data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data available
Vapor pressure: No data available
Density: 0,8622 g/cm3 at 54 °C
Relative density: No data available
Relative vapor density: No data available
Particle characteristics: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: none
Other safety information: No data available

Appearance: white to pale yellow waxy crystalline powder (est)
Assay: 98.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Water Content: <0.20%
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: Yes
Melting Point: 53.00 to 56.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 250.00 °C. @ 100.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 242.00 to 249.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Congealing Point: 48.00 to 55.00 °C.
Saponification Value: 242.00 to 251.00
Unsaponifiable Matter: <1.00%
Vapor Density: >1 ( Air = 1 )

Flash Point: > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. )
logP (o/w): 6.110
Soluble in: alcohol, chloroform, ether
water, 1.07 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)
Molecular Weight: 228.37 g/mol
XLogP3: 5.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 12

Exact Mass: 228.208930132 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass: 228.208930132 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area: 37.3 Å²
Heavy Atom Count: 16
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 155
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
Formal Name: tetradecanoic acid
CAS Number: 544-63-8
Synonyms: C14:0, FA 14:0, NSC 5028
Molecular Formula: C14H28O2
Formula Weight: 228.4
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A crystalline solid

Solubility: DMF: 15 mg/ml, DMSO: 12 mg/ml, Ethanol: 15 mg/ml
SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI Code: InChI=1S/C14H28O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14(15)16/h2-13H2,1H3,(H,15,16)
InChI Key: TUNFSRHWOTWDNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Side Chain Carbon Sum: 14:0
Chemical Formula: C14H28O2
Average Molecular Weight: 228.3709
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight: 228.20893014
IUPAC Name: tetradecanoic acid

Traditional Name: myristic acid
CAS Registry Number: 544-63-8
SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI Identifier: InChI=1S/C14H28O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14(15)16/h2-13H2,1H3,(H,15,16)
InChI Key: TUNFSRHWOTWDNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point: 326.2°C
Melting Point: 54.4°C
pH: 7.0
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Viscosity: Low

Other(deleted CASRN):45184-05-2
ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg:208-875-2
FDA UNII:0I3V7S25AW
Nikkaji Web:J4.411C
Beilstein Number:0508624
MDL:MFCD00002744
CoE Number:16
XlogP3:5.30 (est)
Molecular Weight:228.37556000
Formula:C14 H28 O2

BioActivity Summary:listing
NMR Predictor:Predict (works with chrome, Edge or firefox)
Also(can) Contains:palmitic acid 2.00% to 4.00%
lauric acid 1.00% to 3.00%
Appearance:white to pale yellow waxy crystalline powder (est)
Assay:98.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Water Content:<0.20%
Food Chemicals Codex Listed:Yes
Melting Point:53.00 to 56.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point:250.00 °C. @ 100.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point:242.00 to 249.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg

Congealing Point:48.00 to 55.00 °C.
Saponification Value:242.00 to 251.00
Unsaponifiable Matter:<1.00%
Vapor Density:>1 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point:> 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. )
logP (o/w):6.110
Soluble in:
alcohol
chloroform
ether
water, 1.07 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)

FIRST AID MEASURES of C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
-Description of first-aid measures:
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed
After swallowing:
Make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
-Environmental precautions:
No special precautionary measures necessary.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Water
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
none

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Skin protection:
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Splash contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
-Control of environmental exposure:
No special precautionary measures necessary.

HANDLING and STORAGE of C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of C14 MYRISTIC ACID:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
-Conditions to avoid:
no information available
-Incompatible materials:
No data available