OriginProduced from myristic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and butanol through chemical synthesis. Synthesized via esterification, combining the two compounds using catalytic methods and heat.
Butyl myristate has been reported in Mangifera indica with data available.
Formula
C18H36O2
Mol. Weight
284.50
CAS #
110-36-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
4 studies / 4 not sensitizing (CIR 138 and 504 and 623)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 138 and 504 and 623)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
4 studies / 2 irritating / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions moderate (CIR 138 and 504)
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