Cetyl Myristoleate is the ester of Cetyl Alcohol and myristoleic acid.
Formula
C30H58O2
Mol. Weight
450.8
CAS #
64660-84-0
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic or semi-synthetic ester developed in the 20th century as a conditioning agent. Designed to provide enhanced skin feel and lubricity in contemporary cosmetic formulations.