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According to the EU CosIng inventory, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE carries the following function designation(s): OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT.

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InventoryRef 3545915/10/2010

MYRISTYL MYRISTATE

Tetradecyl myristate

MYRISTYL MYRISTATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 3234-85-3

CAS 3234-85-3PubChem CID 18605

Myristyl Myristate

Tetradecyl tetradecanoate is a tetradecanoate ester (myristate ester) resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of tetradecanoic acid (myristic acid) with the hydroxy group of tetradecan-1-ol (myristyl alcohol). Used as an emollient. It has a role as an algal metabolite. It is a wax ester and a tetradecanoate ester. It is functionally related to a tetradecan-1-ol. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: tetradecyl tetradecanoate

Molecular formula: C28H56O2
Molecular weight: 424.7 g/mol
Exact mass: 424.42803102 Da
XLogP3: 13.0
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Tetradecyl myristateTetradecanoic acid, tetradecyl esterMyristic acid, tetradecyl esterWaxenol 810TEGOSOFT MMNIKKOL MMUNII-4042ZC00DYSchercemol MM

16 more reported names

4042ZC00DYAlkamuls MM/MEINECS 221-787-9BRN 1801576HALLSTAR MMMACKADERM MMPROTACHEM MM1-Tetradecanol, myristateCHEBI:138721EC 221-787-9MYRISTYL MYRISTATE [VANDF]WE(14:0/14:0)3-10-00-01641 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)14:0-14:0AlcRefChem:160436MYRISTYL MYRISTATE [INCI]

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:138721
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID5047403
PubMed:23112831
PubMed:22058425
PubMed:21655214
PubMed:21385339
PubMed:20552985
PubMed:20195781

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Inventory details for MYRISTYL MYRISTATE

INCI name

MYRISTYL MYRISTATE

Description

Tetradecyl myristate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 35459
Imported identity: MYRISTYL MYRISTATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for MYRISTYL MYRISTATE

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Key data

CAS

3234-85-3

221-787-9

Restriction

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Function

OPACIFYING: Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#17156 · MYRISTYL MYRISTATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

MICAANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING

MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSEABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, LIGHT STABILIZER, OPACIFYING, VISCO…

MONTAN CERAANTISTATIC, BINDING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

MOROCCAN LAVA CLAYABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

NYLON 6/12ABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING

NYLON-10/10BULKING, OPACIFYING

NYLON-12BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

NYLON-12 FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 230 SALTOPACIFYING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How MYRISTYL MYRISTATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists MYRISTYL MYRISTATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

MYRISTYL MYRISTATE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

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MYRISTYL MYRISTATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for MYRISTYL MYRISTATE

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