Myristyl Acetate

AKA: Tetradecyl acetate, 638-59-5, 1-Tetradecanol, Tetradecanol acetate, 1-acetate, AI3-11586

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Tetradecyl acetate has been reported in Lophyra flexuosa, Angelica archangelica, and other organisms with data available.

Formula

C16H32O2

Mol. Weight

256.42

CAS #

638-59-5

Form

Wax

Functions

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

Synthetic ester derived from myristic acid and acetic acid, developed in the 20th century for use in fragrances and as an emollient in cosmetics; no traditional use.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Mild Irritant

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR