Oleyl Myristate

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
OriginDerived from oleic acid and myristic acid, both fatty acids from plant or animal sources. Synthesized through esterification, combining oleic alcohol with myristic acid under catalytic conditions.
Tetradecanoic acid, 9-octadecenyl ester
Formula
C32H62O2
Mol. Weight
478.80
CAS #
22393-93-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR