Myristyl Laurate

AKA: Tetradecyl dodecanoate, Tetradecyl laurate, Dodecanoic acid, Tetradecyl ester, Tetradecanyl dodecanoate, WE(14:0/12:0)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginSynthesized from fatty acids derived from coconut or palm kernel oils and lauryl alcohol. Produced through esterification, combining myristic acid with lauryl alcohol under catalytic conditions.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.
Formula
C26H52O2
Mol. Weight
396.70
CAS #
22412-97-1
Form
Liquid
State
Other Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Removes Impurities
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
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