murphyTetradecylpropionates
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: C14 Propionate Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from propionic acid and tetradecyl alcohols, both petroleum-derived or synthesized from natural fats. Produced through esterification, chemically bonding propionic acid to tetradecyl alcohol under catalytic conditions.
Tetradecylpropionates is an isomeric mixture of esters consisting chiefly of 2-Tetradecylpropionate, 3-Tetradecylpropionate and 4-Tetradecylpropionate
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR