Myristyl Alcohol

Myristyl Alcohol molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 1-TETRADECANOL, Tetradecan-1-ol, 112-72-1, Tetradecyl alcohol, N-Tetradecanol, Myristic alcohol, Loxanol V, N-Tetradecyl alcohol, Lanette K
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Tetradecan-1-ol is a long-chain fatty alcohol that is tetradecane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1. It has a role as a pheromone, a volatile oil component and a plant metabolite. It is a tetradecanol and a long-chain primary fatty alcohol.
Solubility In water, 1.91X10-1 mg/L at 25 °C
Formula
C14H30O
Mol. Weight
214.39
CAS #
112-72-1
Form
Liquid
State
Tetradecanol is a colorless thick liquid (heated) with a faint alcohol odor. Solidifies and floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Long-chain fatty alcohol derived from myristic acid, developed in the 20th century for use as an emollient, thickener, and emulsion stabilizer in cosmetics and skincare formulations; no traditional use.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR