Methyl Myristate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Methyl tetradecanoate, 124-10-7, Tetradecanoic acid, Methyl ester, Uniphat A50, Metholeneat 2495, Methyl n-tetradecanoate, Myristic acid, FEMA No. 2722, Tetradecanoic Acid Methyl Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Methyl tetradecanoate is a fatty acid methyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of tetradecanoic acid (myristic acid) with methanol. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a tetradecanoic acid.
Solubility Insol in water; miscible in ethyl alcohol, ether, acetone
Formula
C15H30O2
Mol. Weight
242.40
CAS #
124-10-7
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
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 fatty acid ester developed as a modern emollient ingredient. Created to provide smooth skin feel and conditioning benefits in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR