Description

Tetradecanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)Ethyl Ester is a high-purity specialty ester derived from myristic acid and glycerol, offering a unique combination of lipophilic and hydrophilic properties. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, providing excellent emolliency, stability, and controlled release characteristics. It serves critical functions in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise chemical performance is required.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, and sunscreens.
• Pharmaceuticals: Utilized as an excipient in topical formulations and as an intermediate in the synthesis of prodrugs or active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids: Serves as a synthetic ester base or additive, providing lubricity and corrosion inhibition.
• Food & Flavor Industry: Functions as a food-grade emulsifier, stabilizer, or carrier for flavors and fragrances (subject to appropriate grade and certification).
• Polymer & Plastic Additives: Employed as a plasticizer or internal lubricant to improve the processing and flexibility of polymers.
• Research & Development: Used as a key biochemical reagent and building block in organic synthesis and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetradecanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	3443-83-2
Molecular Formula	C17H34O5
Molecular Weight	318.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Glyceryl Monomyristate; 1-Monomyristoyl-rac-glycerol; Myristic Acid Monoglyceride; rac-Glycerol 1-Myristate; Glycerin 1-Myristate; 1-Tetradecanoyl-rac-glycerol; Glycerol α-Myristate; Monomyristin
EINECS	222-348-2

Quality Control

Our Tetradecanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)Ethyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We offer grades suitable for industrial, cosmetic, and research applications, with quality assurance protocols aligned with cGMP principles where required. Every batch is tested to ensure consistent purity and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	Contact for details
Melting Point	55 - 65 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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