Lauryl Myristate

Lauryl Myristate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 74881
AKA: Dodecyl tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoic acid, Dodecyl ester, Dodecyl myristate, Dodecanyl tetradecanoate, AI3-31616
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from myristic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and lauryl alcohol, both sourced from coconut or palm oils. Synthesized through esterification, combining myristic acid with lauryl alcohol using catalytic conditions.
Dodecyl myristate
Formula
C26H52O2
Mol. Weight
396.70
CAS #
2040-64-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR