Ethyl Myristate
AKA “Ethyl tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoic acid, ethyl ester, Myristic acid ethyl ester, Myristic acid, FEMA No. 2445, NSC-8917”
Fatty Acid
Ingredient Facts
Ethyl myristate
AKA: Ethyl tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoic acid, Ethyl ester, Myristic acid ethyl ester, Myristic acid, FEMA No. 2445, NSC-8917
Fatty Acid · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Fatty Acid
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that softens skin and helps lock in moisture, with subtle fragrance properties.
Solubility Slightly soluble in ether
Formula
C16H32O2
Mol. Weight
256.42
CAS #
124-06-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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
A synthetic ester created through esterification of myristic acid in the early 20th century. Used in cosmetics as an emollient and thickening agent mimicking natural fatty acid properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Myristic acid reduces skin inflammation and nociception.
Alonso-Castro AJ, Serrano-Vega R, Pérez Gutiérrez S, Isiordia-Espinoza MA, Solorio-Alvarado CR
Journal of food biochemistry, 2022
RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, pentanedioic acid, 1,5-dimethyl ester, CAS Registry Number 1119-40-0.
Api AM, Belsito D, Botelho D, Browne D, Bruze M et al.
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 2018
Final Report of the Amended Safety Assessment of Myristic Acid and its Salts and Esters as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer and Butyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Oleic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Stearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Ethyl Myristate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Ethyl Myristate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Myristic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Detection of fatty acid ethyl esters in skin surface lipids as biomarkers of ethanol consumption in alcoholics, social drinkers, light drinkers, and t
González-Illán F, Ojeda-Torres G, Díaz-Vázquez LM, Rosario O
Journal of analytical toxicology, 2011
3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid and its ethyl ester
Health Canada
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Synthesis of mixed esters of ascorbic acid using methyl esters of palm and soybean oils.
Hsieh HJ, Chen JW, Giridhar R, Wu WT
Preparative biochemistry & biotechnology, 2005
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR