Description

Myristicacid99%Min. is a high-purity, saturated fatty acid with a 14-carbon chain, widely recognized for its excellent stability and versatility in industrial formulations. This compound is essential for manufacturers requiring a reliable, high-quality raw material that ensures consistent performance in end products. It is a critical intermediate for producers in the personal care, cosmetics, food additive, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Surfactant & Soap Manufacturing: Serves as a key raw material for producing sodium myristate, a primary ingredient in high-quality soaps, shampoos, and liquid detergents.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as an opacifying agent, texture enhancer, and emollient in creams, lotions, and makeup products.
• Food Additives & Flavors: Employed as a flavoring agent and as a component in the synthesis of food-grade emulsifiers.
• Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids: Acts as a friction modifier and corrosion inhibitor in synthetic lubricants and industrial fluid formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of various esters and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Plasticizers & Polymer Additives: Functions as a lubricant and processing aid in the production of plastics and rubber.

Basic Information

Product Name	Myristicacid99%Min.
CAS No.	554-63-8
Molecular Formula	C14H28O2
Molecular Weight	228.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetradecanoic Acid; n-Tetradecanoic Acid; Myristic Acid; C14:0; 1-Tridecanecarboxylic Acid; FA(14:0); NSC 5028; Cratic Acid
EINECS	209-097-6

Quality Control

Our Myristicacid99%Min. is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets the high-purity specification of 99% minimum and complies with relevant industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	52 - 54 °C
Acid Value	245 - 250 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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