1-monomyristoylglycerol is a 1-monoglyceride with tetradecanoyl (myristoyl) as the acyl group. It has a role as a Caenorhabditis elegans metabolite. It is a 1-monoglyceride and a tetradecanoate ester.
Formula
C17H34O4
Mol. Weight
302.40
CAS #
27214-38-6, 589-68-4
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier created by combining glycerin with myristic acid in the 20th century. Designed to emulsify and stabilize oil-based ingredients in contemporary skincare and cosmetic products.