Ethylhexyl Myristate

AKA: 2-Ethylhexyl myristate, 29806-75-5, Myristic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, AEC ETHYLHEXYL MYRISTATE, ETHYLHEXYL MYRISTATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
2-Ethylhexyl myristate
Formula
C22H44O2
Mol. Weight
340.60
CAS #
29806-75-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
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
Synthesized as a lightweight synthetic ester designed to replace myristic acid from nutmeg and palm oils. Developed to provide smooth spreadability and absorption properties in skincare and color cosmetics.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR