Myristyl Phosphate

Myristyl Phosphate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tetradecyl dihydrogen phosphate, Phosphoric acid monotetradecyl ester, 1-Tetradecanol, Dihydrogen phosphate, Tetradecyl phosphate, Monomyristyl phosphate, Monotetradecyl phosphate, N-TETRADECYL PHOSPHATE
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
tetradecyl dihydrogen phosphate
Formula
C14H31O4P
Mol. Weight
294.37
CAS #
10054-29-2
Form
Powder
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Oral Care
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Supports dental health
Traditional Use
A synthetic phosphate ester developed in modern cosmetic chemistry. Used as a conditioning and humectant agent in skincare formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR