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CAS no.: 83708-66-1
Isocetyl Myristate acts as a thickener, conditioning agent and emollient.
Isocetyl Myristate has low viscosity, low solidification point and offers good skin compatibility.
Used in skin care products.
ISOCETYL MYRISTATE is classified as :
Emollient
Skin conditioning
Isocetyl Myristate's functions (INCI)
Emollient: Softens and softens the skin
Skin care agent: Keeps the skin in good condition
Chemical Properties
Oily liquid; practically no odor.Insoluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents.
Combustible.
What Is Isocetyl Myristate?
Myristic Acid is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in some foods. Purified Myristic Acid occurs as a hard, white or faintly yellow, glossy crystalline solid, or as a white or yellow-white powder. Salts of Myristic Acid (Aluminum Dimyristate, Aluminum Isostearates/Myristate, Aluminum Myristate, Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates, Calcium Myristate, Magnesium Myristate, Potassium Myristate, Sodium Myristate, Zinc Myristate) and esters of Myristic Acid (Butyl Myristate, Cetyl Myristate, Decyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Myristate, Ethyl Myristate, Glyceryl Dimyristate, Glyceryl Isostearate/Myristate, Glyceryl Myristate, Isobutyl Myristate, Isocetyl Myristate, Isodecyl Myristate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearyl Myristate, Isotridecyl Myristate, Lauryl Myristate, Methyl Myristate, Myristyl Myristate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Oleyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol Myristate, Tetradecyloctadecyl Myristate, Tridecyl Myristate) may also be used in cosmetics and personal care products.
Myristic Acid and its salts and esters may be used in eye makeup, soaps and detergents, hair care products, nail care products, shaving products and other skin care products.
Why is Isocetyl Myristate used in cosmetics and personal care products?
The following functions have been reported for Myristic Acid and its salts and esters.
Anticaking agent - Aluminum Dimyristate, Aluminum Isostearates/Myristates, Aluminum Myristate, Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates, Calcium Myristate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Myristate
Binder - Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearyl Myristate, Tetradecyloctyldecyl Myristate
Emulsion stabilizer - Aluminum Dimyristate, Aluminum Isostearates/Myristates, Aluminum Myristate, Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates, Calcium Myristate, Tetradecyloctyldecyl Myristate
Film former - Tetradecyloctyldecyl Myristate
Hair conditioning agent - Ethyl Myristate, Isotridecyl Myristate, Lauryl Myristate, Oleyl Myristate
Opacifying agent - Myristic Acid, Tetradecyloctyldecyl Myristate
Slip modifier - Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Myristate
Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient - Butyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Myristate, Ethyl Myristate, Glyceryl Dimyristate, Glyceryl Isostearate/Myristate, Glyceryl Myristate, Isobutyl Myristate, Isodecyl Myristate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearyl Myristate, Methyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol Myristate
Skin-conditioning agent - occlusive - Cetyl Myristate, Decyl Myristate, Isocetyl Myristate, Isotridecyl Myristate, Lauryl Myristate, Myristyl Myristate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Oleyl Myristate, Tetradecyloctyldecyl Myristate, Tridecyl Myristate
Surfactant - cleansing agent - Myristic Acid, Potassium Myristate, Sodium Myristate
Surfactant - emulsifying agent - Potassium Myristate, Sodium Myristate, Glyceryl Isostearate/Myristate, Glyceryl Myristate, Propylene Glycol Myristate
Viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous - Aluminum Dimyristate, Aluminum Isostearates/Myristates, Aluminum Myristate, Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates, Calcium Myristate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Myristate
Scientific Facts:
Myristic Acid, also called tetradecanoic acid, occurs naturally in vegetable or animal fats and oils with relatively high levels found in nutmeg, palm oil, coconut oil and butter fat.
The salts of Myristic acid are formed by reaction with base materials such as sodium or potassium hydroxide.
The esters of Myristic Acid are derived from Myristic Acid and an alcohol.
For example, Isopropyl Myristate is derived from Myristic Acid and isopropyl alcohol, and Butyl Myristate is derived from Myristic Acid and butyl alcohol.
Isocetyl myristate is an Ester of isocetyl alcohol and myristic acid Isocetyl myristate uses and applications include: Emollient, lubricant, fixing agent, and solvent in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals; plasticizer; mold release agent; textile softener
Chemical Name: Isocetyl Myristate
Synonyms: 14-methylpentadecyl tetradecanoate;Tetradecanoic acid,isocetyl ester;ICM-R;Myristic acid,isocetyl ester;
CAS No.: 83708-66-1
Molecular Formula: C30H60O2
INCI Name: Isocetyl Myristate
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid
Isocetyl Myristate Application
Isocetyl Myristate can be used in creams, lotions, pressed powders, lipsticks, sunscreens, conditioners, etc.
Isocetyl Myristate Performance advantage
Perfect high and low temperature performance
Low viscosity and moisturizing skin
Plant source
Excellent dispersion of powder
Isocetyl Myristate Recommended Dosage
1%-20%
Vegetable-based low viscosity oil with rich texture and non-oily skin feel.
Lower solidification point compared to ODM.
Application
[Treatment / Conditioner]
[Cleansing]
[Lotion / Milk / Cream]
[Foundation / Makeup base]
[Leave-in treatment / Styling]
Material / Origin
[Vegetable derived esters]
IUPAC NAMES
14-methylpentadecyl tetradecanoate
Tetradecanoic acid, isohexadecyl ester
SYNONYMS
Isocetyl myristate
ICM-R
UNII-69AX3BRR5N
69AX3BRR5N
83708-66-1
14-METHYLPENTADECYL TETRADECANOATE
Nikkol ICM-R
Myristic acid, isocetyl ester
Tetradecanoic acid, isocetyl ester
Tetradecanoic acid, isohexadecyl ester
SCHEMBL4901921
ZINC136934812
Myristic acid 14-methylpentadecyl ester
Q27264339
