Description

Octadecyl Myristate is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acid ester derived from stearyl alcohol and myristic acid. This compound serves as a versatile and effective emollient, lubricant, and viscosity modifier in advanced formulations. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking superior skin feel, stability, and performance in their end products.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products, providing a non-greasy, silky-smooth texture.
• Hair Care Formulations: Used in conditioners, serums, and styling products to impart shine, reduce frizz, and improve combability.
• Lubricants & Release Agents: Functions as a synthetic lubricant and mold release agent in plastic, rubber, and metalworking processes.
• Textile & Fiber Processing: Employed as a softening agent and lubricant for synthetic fibers and yarns to enhance processing and final hand feel.
• Industrial Additives: Serves as a viscosity index improver and pour point depressant in specialty lubricants and greases.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Utilized as an excipient in ointments and topical creams for its emollient and drug delivery-enhancing properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octadecyl Myristate
CAS No.	3234-81-9
Molecular Formula	C32H64O2
Molecular Weight	480.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Stearyl Myristate; Myristic Acid Stearyl Ester; Octadecyl Tetradecanoate; Tetradecanoic Acid, Octadecyl Ester; Crodamol SM; Kester Wax K82; Starfol SM; Kemester 5514
EINECS	221-787-9

Quality Control

Our Octadecyl Myristate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high standards, including personal care and pharmaceutical excipient use.

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 oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	115 - 125 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C

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