OriginDerived from myristic acid and 2-ethylhexanol, both synthetic or petroleum-derived chemical compounds. Synthesized through esterification, combining myristic acid with 2-ethylhexanol using catalytic methods.
The Panel concluded that the alkyl ethylhexanoates, listed below, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Myristyl Ethylhexanoate...
Formula
C22H44O2
Mol. Weight
340.60
CAS #
72201-45-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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