Myristyl Glycol

Myristyl Glycol 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 89436
AKA: Tetradecane-1, 2-diol, 1, 2-Tetradecanediol, Tetradecylene glycol, CHEBI:84951, N-TETRADECANE-1, 2-DIOL, 2-TETRADECYLENE GLYCOL
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from myristic acid, a saturated fatty acid found in coconut and palm oils, combined with glycol compounds. Synthesized through esterification of myristic acid with glycol, creating a lightweight conditioning compound.
1,2-tetradecanediol is a glycol that is tetradecane bearing two hydroxy substituents located at positions 1 and 2. It is a glycol and a tetradecanediol.
Formula
C14H30O2
Mol. Weight
230.39
CAS #
21129-09-9
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair 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
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 576)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR