Description

Sucrose Hexamyristate is a high-purity, non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from sucrose and myristic acid. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying properties, biodegradability, and mildness, making it a preferred ingredient in demanding personal care and cosmetic formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating stable, high-quality emulsions.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Emulsions: A key emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and sunscreens, providing a smooth texture and long-term stability.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Used in the formulation of medicated creams and ointments where a gentle, non-irritating base is required.
• Food-Grade Emulsifiers: Potential application in food systems as a sucrose ester emulsifier, subject to specific purity grades and regulatory approval.
• Industrial Surfactants: Acts as a biodegradable surfactant in specialty cleaning formulations and agrochemical adjuvants.
• Lipid-Based Drug Delivery Systems: A component in advanced drug delivery platforms like solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and nanoemulsions.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or intermediate in chemical synthesis and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sucrose Hexamyristate
CAS No.	94139-15-8
Molecular Formula	C90H164O19
Molecular Weight	1582.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Sucrose hexatetradecanoate; Sucrose myristate; Sucrose ester of myristic acid; S-1670 (Sucrose ester series); Hexamyristoyl sucrose; D-Sucrose, hexatetradecanoate; Sucrose hexamyristate ester
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Quality Control

Our Sucrose Hexamyristate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	190 - 210 mg KOH/g
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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