Dimyristyl Ether

AKA: Tetradecyl ether, Ditetradecyl ether, BIS(TETRADECYL) ETHER, COSMACOL ETHER 14
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from myristic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and myristyl alcohol through ether linkage formation. Produced via etherification reaction, typically using acid catalysts or similar synthetic chemistry methods.
ditetradecyl ether
Formula
C28H58O
Mol. Weight
410.80
CAS #
5412-98-6
Form
Oil
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.
Locks in moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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