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| Catalog Number | CI-HC-0051 |
| Product Name | Myristic Acid |
| CAS | 544-63-8 |
| Structure |  |
| Synonyms | N-Tetradecoic acid |
| Description | Also called tetradecanoic acid, myristic acid is a fractionated saturated fatty acid that occurs naturally in certain fats and oils including nutmeg butter, coconut oil, and palm oil. Nutmeg, palm oil and coconut oil contain high levels of myristic acid. It is widely used as raw material in the production of emulsifiers, anionic & nonionic surfactants, ester & flavors. Saponification value 243-249. |
| IUPAC Name | Tetradecanoic acid |
| Molecular Weight | 228.37 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C14H28O2 |
| Canonical SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C14H28O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14(15)16/h2-13H2,1H3,(H,15,16) |
| InChI Key | TUNFSRHWOTWDNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Boiling Point | 250 °C/100 mmHg(lit.) |
| Melting Point | 52-54 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Purity | 99% |
| Density | 0.862 g/mL |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Application | All kinds of personal care products including soaps, cleansing creams, lotions, hair conditioners, shaving products. |
| Storage | Room temperature |
| Composition | Myristic acid |
| Features And Benefits | Used primarily as a surfactant, cleansing and thickening agentHas good emulsifying and opacifying properties Provides some thickening effects |
| GMO | GMO-free |
| HS Code | 291590000 |
| INCI | Myristic acid |
| Manufacture | Myristic acid is the methyl ester of mixed fatty acids produced by fractional distillation of coconut oil and other vegetable oils. |
| Preservation | Preservative-free |
| Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
| Raw Material Source | Coconut oil and other vegetable oils |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4723 at 70 °C/D;1.432 - 1.437 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 37.3 Ų |
| Uses | Add to oil-phase of formula or in phase with surfactants. Typical use level 0.5-10%. For external use only. |
What is the chemical formula of Myristic Acid?
The chemical formula of Myristic acid is C14H28O2.
What is the melting point of Myristic Acid?
The melting point of Myristic Acid is 52-54 °C.
What are some synonyms for Myristic Acid?
Some synonyms for Myristic Acid are Myristinsäure, NAA104, Neo-Fat 14, and n-Tetradecan-1-oic acid.
How is Myristic Acid used in the pharmaceutical industry?
Myristic Acid is used in oral and topical pharmaceutical formulations.
What is the solubility of Myristic Acid in water?
Myristic Acid is not soluble in water but soluble in ethanol, ether, and chloroform.
How is Myristic Acid prepared in the laboratory?
In the laboratory, Myristic Acid can be prepared by subjecting glycerol tris(tetradecanoate) to saponification with sodium hydroxide solution.
What are some applications of Myristic Acid?
Myristic Acid can be used as a chemical agent, in the synthesis of spices and organic matter, as well as for the production of surfactants, emulsifiers, and pharmaceuticals.
What is the LD50 of Myristic Acid in mice?
The LD50 i.v. in mice for Myristic Acid is 432.6 mg/kg.
How does Myristic Acid act as a lipid anchor in biomembranes?
Myristic Acid has a high enough hydrophobicity to become incorporated into the fatty acyl core of the phospholipid bilayer, acting as a lipid anchor in biomembranes.
What are the safety considerations for handling Myristic Acid?
Myristic Acid is generally regarded as nontoxic and nonirritant at normal levels, but high levels can be skin and eye irritants, and poisonous when administered intravenously.
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