Myrtrimonium Bromide
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 1119-97-7, Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide, Tetradonium bromide, Tetradecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide, Mytab, Morpan T, Quaternium 13, Trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide, Tetradonio bromuro, Tetradonii bromidum
Synthetic
Preservative
Plant Oil
Not Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Myrtrimonium Bromide...
Formula
C17H38BrN
Mol. Weight
336.40
CAS #
1119-97-7
Form
Liquid
State
Dry Powder
Functions
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Preserves Formula
Prevents microbial growth
Traditional Use
A synthetic quaternary ammonium compound developed in the 20th century. Created as a conditioning and anti-static agent, particularly for hair care products, replacing natural conditioning methods.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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