Cetyl Myristoleate

AKA: 9-Tetradecenoic acid, Hexadecyl ester, Palmityl myristoleate, Hexadecyl (Z)-tetradec-9-enoate, Hexadecyl 9Z-tetradecenoate, Hexadecanyl 9Z-tetradecenoate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from cetyl alcohol and myristoleic acid, both sourced from petroleum or plant-based fatty acids. Produced through esterification reaction between cetyl alcohol and myristoleic acid under catalytic conditions.
Cetyl Myristoleate is the ester of Cetyl Alcohol and myristoleic acid.
Formula
C30H58O2
Mol. Weight
450.8
CAS #
64660-84-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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.
Locks in moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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