Myristyl Myristate CAS No.: 3234-85-3

Myristyl Myristate is a hydrating and protecting ingredient for the skin that makes the surface velvety smooth. It has exceptional emollient property that deeply moisturizes the skin without being greasy and also forms a barrier on the surface to safeguard the skin against dust and pollution.

Product name: Myristyl Myristate
CAS No.: 3234-85-3
Appearance: Waxy solid
Level: daily chemical grade
Origin: China
Packaging: 180KG/iron drum
Storage: Store sealed in a dry, cool and ventilated place.

product Description

Myristyl Myristate has the ability to improve the texture of the formulations and prevent oil and water-based components from separating. In its raw form, it appears as a white to yellow waxy solid that melts at close to skin temperature, allowing the formation of effective skin care products.

Origin

Myristyl Myristate can be plant-derived as it appears naturally in sources like coconut oil, nutmeg oil, and kernel oil. It can also be made synthetically via the esterification reaction wherein myristyl alcohol and myristic acid are combined in the presence of a catalyst, typically sulfuric acid. This reaction forms the ester bond between the alcohol and acid molecules, producing Myristyl Myristate. After the reaction, purification steps may be employed to remove impurities and obtain a high-quality product. The chemical formula of Myristyl Myristate is C28H56O2.

Property	Values
Melting Point	~38°C
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Viscosity	Low

Myristyl Myristate is a versatile ingredient utilized across personal care and cosmetic formulations.
1.Skin care: In skin care, Myristyl Myristate functions as an emollient, forming a protective barrier on the skin's surface, preventing moisture loss, and promoting softness. It is also non-greasy and gives the skin a velvety appearance upon application.
2.Hair care: Myristyl Myristate is added to hair care products like shampoos and conditioners to enhance hair conditioning and prevent dryness and/or frizziness. It helps detangle the hair and improve manageability.
3.Decorative cosmetics: In cosmetics, Myristyl Myristate acts as a binder, stabilizer, and texture enhancer, improving the spreadability and adherence of formulation

Characteristics

1.Plant-based, it can bring skin with a comfortable soft and non-greasy feeling.
2.High-purity cosmetic wax with a melting-point slightly higher than body temperature, suitable for O/W emulsion.
3.lt is applicable to face cream, lotion, makeup and other products.

Myristyl Myristate plays a role in formulation:
-Binding
-Emollient
-Hair conditioning
-Hair fixing
-Moisturising
-Skin conditioning
-Skin protecting
-Smoothing