Myristyl Myristate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tetradecyl tetradecanoate, Tetradecyl myristate, Tetradecanoic acid, Tetradecyl ester, Myristic acid, Schercemol MM, Alkamuls MM/M
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Tetradecyl tetradecanoate is a tetradecanoate ester (myristate ester) resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of tetradecanoic acid (myristic acid) with the hydroxy group of tetradecan-1-ol (myristyl alcohol). Used as an emollient. It has a role as an algal metabolite. It is a wax ester and a tetradecanoate ester. It is functionally related to a tetradecan-1-ol.
Formula
C28H56O2
Mol. Weight
424.70
CAS #
3234-85-3
Form
Liquid
State
Other Solid
Functions
Opacifying
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester derived from myristic acid, developed in the 20th century as an emollient. Designed to provide lubricity and conditioning properties in skincare and cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR