Description

Myristic Acid is a saturated, straight-chain fatty acid with a 14-carbon backbone, widely recognized for its excellent stability and versatility as a chemical intermediate. This high-purity compound is essential for formulators and manufacturers requiring consistent raw material performance and reliable supply chains. It serves as a critical building block in the production of surfactants, cosmetics, personal care products, and specialty esters for diverse industrial applications.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing sodium myristate and other soap-based surfactants used in liquid and bar soaps.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as an opacifying agent, texture enhancer, and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, and makeup formulations.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing esters like isopropyl myristate and myristyl alcohol, which are used as fragrance fixatives and carriers.
• Plastic Additives: Acts as an internal and external lubricant in PVC processing and as a component in stabilizer systems.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Utilized in softening and finishing agents to improve the hand-feel and quality of fabrics and leather goods.
• Food Grade Applications: Employed as a component in food-grade lubricants, release agents, and as a precursor for food additive esters (subject to appropriate grade and certification).

Basic Information

Product Name	Myristic Acid
CAS No.	544-63-8
Molecular Formula	C14H28O2
Molecular Weight	228.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetradecanoic Acid; n-Tetradecanoic Acid; Myristic Acid (C14:0); Crodacid; Emery 655; Hystrene 9014; FA(14:0); 1-Tridecanecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	208-875-2

Quality Control

Our Myristic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, acid value, and other critical parameters. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments. Our quality commitment supports compliance with relevant standards for industrial, cosmetic, and food-contact applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers, heat sources, and open flame. Under recommended storage conditions, the product remains stable for an extended period.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	245 - 255 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
Saponification Value	246 - 256 mg KOH/g
Melting Point	52 - 55 °C
Color (APHA)	≤ 30

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.