Isopropyl myristate
Isopropyl myristate
Isopropyl myristate
Also known as: Tetradecanoic Acid 1-Methyl Ester; 1-Methyl Tetradecanoate; MPI; Myristic Acid Isopropyl Ester; Isopropyl Etradeconoate; Isopropyl Myristate (INCI)
CAS # 110-27-0
Ester obtained by the reaction of myristic acid or myristoyl chloride with isopropanol, or by enzymatic esterification. Its low viscosity and excellent spreadability give it an intense emollient effect for skin and hair without a greasy or sticky feeling.
