Methyl Myristate
AKA “Methyl tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoic acid, methyl ester, Uniphat A50, Metholeneat 2495, Methyl n-tetradecanoate, Myristic acid”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Methyl myristate
AKA: Methyl tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoic acid, Methyl ester, Uniphat A50, Metholeneat 2495, Methyl n-tetradecanoate, Myristic acid
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight emollient that softens and smooths skin, helping it stay hydrated and comfortable throughout the day.
Solubility Insol in water; miscible in ethyl alcohol, ether, acetone
Formula
C15H30O2
Mol. Weight
242.40
CAS #
124-10-7
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A fatty acid ester developed as a modern emollient ingredient. Created to provide smooth skin feel and conditioning benefits in cosmetic formulations.
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 Oleic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Stearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Methyl Myristate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Methyl Myristic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Myristic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Myristic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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