Myristyl Salicylate

AKA: 19666-17-2, Myristyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, 1-Tetradecanol, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, Tetradecyl ester, Benzoic acid
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from myristic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and salicylic acid or its derivatives through esterification. Produced by catalytic esterification, combining myristic acid with salicylate compounds under controlled conditions.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tetradecyl ester
Formula
C21H34O3
Mol. Weight
334.50
CAS #
19666-17-2
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR