Cetyl Myristate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2599-01-1, Tetradecanoic acid, Hexadecyl ester, Hexadecyl myristate, Myristic acid, MYRISTIC ACID, CETYL ESTER
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Hexadecyl tetradecanoate
Formula
C30H60O2
Mol. Weight
452.80
CAS #
2599-01-1
Form
Liquid
State
Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created in the 20th century from cetyl alcohol and myristic acid (a naturally occurring fatty acid). Used as a skin conditioning and emollient agent in modern cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR