Myristyl Salicylate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 19666-17-2, Myristyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, 1-Tetradecanol, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, Tetradecyl ester, Benzoic acid
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tetradecyl ester
Formula
C21H34O3
Mol. Weight
334.50
CAS #
19666-17-2
Form
Oil
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester combining myristic acid with salicylic acid, developed in the 20th century. Created as a gentle exfoliating agent that provides chemical exfoliation properties similar to beta hydroxy acids.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR