Lauryl Myristate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Dodecyl tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoic acid, Dodecyl ester, Dodecyl myristate, Dodecanyl tetradecanoate, AI3-31616
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Dodecyl myristate
Formula
C26H52O2
Mol. Weight
396.70
CAS #
2040-64-4
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed as an emollient and conditioning agent in 20th-century cosmetics, designed to provide improved skin feel and spreadability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR