Methyl Myristic Acid
AKA “12-Methyltetradecanoic acid, Sarcinic acid, 12-methyl myristic acid, ANTEISOPENTADECANOIC ACID, anteiso-C15:0, 12-methyl-tetradecanoic acid, anteiso-15:0”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Methyl myristic acid
AKA: 12-Methyltetradecanoic acid, Sarcinic acid, 12-methyl myristic acid, ANTEISOPENTADECANOIC ACID, Anteiso-C15:0, 12-methyl-tetradecanoic acid, Anteiso-15:0
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle, skin-conditioning ingredient that helps protect and soften skin while maintaining its natural moisture balance.
Formula
C15H30O2
Mol. Weight
242.40
CAS #
73679-18-2
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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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.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
A synthetic fatty acid derivative developed for cosmetic use in the 20th century. Used as an emollient and conditioning agent in skincare and cosmetic products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR