OriginDerived from myristic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and 2-ethylhexanol through esterification chemistry. Produced by catalytic esterification of myristic acid with 2-ethylhexanol under heat and pressure.
2-Ethylhexyl myristate
Formula
C22H44O2
Mol. Weight
340.60
CAS #
29806-75-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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 →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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