Isopropyl myristate
ALDRICH/W355690 - ≥98%
Synonym: Isopropyl tetradecanoate; Myristic acid isopropyl ester
CAS Number: 110-27-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C17H34O2
Molecular Weight: 270.45
EC Number: 203-751-4
MDL Number: MFCD00008982
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)12COOCH(CH3)2
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 193 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.85 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | Fragrance grade |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C17H34O2/c1-4-5-6-7-8- |
| InChI key | AXISYYRBXTVTFY-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | ~3 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | faint; fatty; oily |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(C)C |
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| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Odor at 1.0% |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 10 ppm |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| General description: | Isopropyl myristate is mainly used as a solubilizer, emulsifier and emollient in cosmetic and topical medicines. It is also used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 8, 20 kg in poly drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | awg |
| Flash Point(F) | 305.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 152 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 193 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | ~3 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.85 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3556 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

