Myristyl Stearate

HCID 28678CAS 17661-50-6
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Basic information

Standard SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChIKey
MHXBHWLGRWOABW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C32H64O2
Average molar mass
480.8 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
480.49063129

Overview

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Myristyl Stearate
IUPAC
tetradecyl octadecanoate
English name
Cetyl esters wax
Molecular formula
C32H64O2
Molecular weight
480.85

Names & synonyms

Myristyl stearateTetradecyl octadecanoateTetradecyl stearateOctadecanoic acid, tetradecyl esterSTEARIC ACID, TETRADECYL ESTERHest MSNSC 57589tetradecanyl octadecanoate1-Tetradecanol, stearateSchercemol MSHetester MSEINECS 241-640-2
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SPERMACETISPERMACETTISPERMACETTI WAXCetyl esters waxTetradecylstearat
UNII-FQ3748IN84BRN 1805197Kemester 1418CRODAMOL MS-VFQ3748IN84NSC-57589DTXSID1066239EC 241-640-2

Database identifiers

CAS
17661-50-6
PubChem CID
28678
DTXSID
DTXSID1066239
UNII
FQ3748IN84
EC Number
241-640-2
Nikkaji
J111.012H

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
15.2
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2
Rotatable bonds
30
Heavy atoms
34

Experimental & physicochemical properties

LipidsFatty Acyls [FA] -> Fatty esters [FA07] -> Wax monoesters [FA0701]
Cosmetics · 2 items

Cosmetic ingredients (Myristyl Stearate) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)

Skin conditioning; Emollient

Physical DescriptionLiquid; Large Crystals

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
50.1 °C · 50.1 °C
Boiling point
478.77 °C · 478.77°C (rough estimate)
Density
0.8733 · 0.8733 (rough estimate)
refractive index
1.4806 · 1.4806 (estimate)
Dielectric constant
2.2 · 2.2(Ambient)
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 3 items

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (36 of 36) of all reports.

Not Classified

Aggregated GHS information provided per 36 reports by companies from 1 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 3 items

Chemical: Octadecanoic acid, tetradecyl ester

Octadecanoic acid, tetradecyl ester is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Octadecanoic acid, tetradecyl ester are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

REACH registered substance: Tetradecyl stearate (EC: 241-640-2)

Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - Octadecanoic acid, tetradecyl ester: Human health tier I assessment
Hazard Classes and CategoriesNot Classified

Toxicology

Toxicity Summary · 2 items

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.

Safe for use in cosmetics, with qualifications

Safety data

tsca
TSCA listed
hs_code
3404905160
REACH Registrations
Active

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

UsesCIR ingredient: Myristyl Stearate
U.S. Production2023: 75,000 - <500,000 lb
Consumer UsesOther
Industry UsesOther
Use ClassificationCosmetics -> Skin conditioning; Emollient
General Manufacturing Information · 2 items

Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable

Octadecanoic acid, tetradecyl ester: ACTIVE

Suppliers19 total

北京华美互利生物化工010-56205725 · [email protected]
武汉灵灵九生物科技有限公司15623309010
上海仲因实业有限公司2537653158 16621191650 · [email protected]
武汉绿景丰华生物科技有限公司19972070065 · [email protected]
宜昌众意泰贸易有限公司0717-6449896 13886658719 · [email protected]

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