Isopropyl Myristate

Description

What is Isopropyl Myristate?

Isopropyl Myristate is a versatile compound derived from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid. Commonly used as an emollient in skin care products, it has a low viscosity and is non-greasy, making it popular in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications due to its excellent absorption properties and wide pH tolerance. Isopropyl Myristate is also used in topical pest control products.

Other names: Tetradecanoic Acid, Isopropyl Ester

Chemical Properties of Isopropyl Myristate

• Chemical Formula: C17H34O2

• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

• Odor: Faint to none

• Specific Gravity: 0.85 (at 20°C)

• Boiling Point: 167 °C (333 °F; 440 K) at 9 mmHg

Industries That Use Isopropyl Myristate

 ✔ Personal Care & Cosmetics

✔ Pharmaceutical

✔ Flavor & Fragrance

✔ Pest Control

Applications for Isopropyl Myristate

Isopropyl Myristate is widely formulated in creams, lotions, shampoo, shower gel, and makeup removers.. Isopropyl Myristate uses include:

• Emollient – Provides moisturizing characteristics in personal care, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products; creams, lotions, and other topical preparations that need to be easily absorbed by the skin.

• Thickening Agent – Gives thickening properties to topical skincare products and medical preparations.

• Solvent – Helps break down fragrance oils in perfumes.

• Diluent – Reduces viscosity of flavor and fragrance products that need to be easily sprayed.

Benefits of using Isopropyl Myristate

✔ Non-Greasy: Reduces the greasy feel of other ingredients, like butters, which can be highly desirable when refining the texture of certain lotions and creams.

✔ Skin Absorption: Easily penetrates the skin.

✔ Emollient Properties: Softens and smooths skin, providing hydration and addressing dryness.

✔ Enhanced Spreadability: Improves application consistency and coverage in skincare formulations.

✔ Formulation Versatility: Compatible with a wide range of skincare products, from moisturizers to sunscreens.

✔ Shelf stability: Resistant to oxidation.

 
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