Magnesium Myristate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Magnesium tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoic acid, Magnesium salt, Myristic acid, Magnesium bis(tetradecanoate), SATINEX, Magnesium salt (2:1)
Synthetic
Clean
Magnesium myristate
Formula
C28H54MgO4
Mol. Weight
479.00
CAS #
4086-70-8
Form
Powder
Functions
Anticaking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Prevents clumping
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic salt of myristic acid developed in the 20th century for use as a thickening and opacifying agent in cosmetic formulations. No traditional use exists for this compound.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR