Oleyl Myristate

Oleyl Myristate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 22393-93-7, Aec oleyl myristate, Myristic acid, 9-octadecenyl ester, Oleyl myristate [INCI], Cis-9-octadecenyl ester, 9Z-octadecenyl tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoic acid
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Tetradecanoic acid, 9-octadecenyl ester
Formula
C32H62O2
Mol. Weight
478.80
CAS #
22393-93-7
Form
Liquid
Functions
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
Developed as a synthetic ester combining oleyl alcohol with myristic acid. Created in the 20th century as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent for cosmetics.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR