Isopropyl myristate

Isopropyl myristate

Names
IUPAC name Propan-2-yl tetradecanoate
Other names Tetradecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester Myristic acid isopropyl ester
Identifiers
CAS Number	110-27-0 Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	7751 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.003.412
EC Number	203-751-4
KEGG	D02296 N
MeSH	C008205
PubChem	8042
RTECS number	XB8600000
InChI InChI=1S/C17H34O2/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-17(18)19-16(2)3/h16H,4-15H2,1-3H3 N Key: AXISYYRBXTVTFY-UHFFFAOYSA-N N InChI=1/C17H34O2/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-17(18)19-16(2)3/h16H,4-15H2,1-3H3 Key: AXISYYRBXTVTFY-UHFFFAOYAN
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(C)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C17H34O2
Molar mass	270.46 g·mol−1
Density	0.85 g/cm³
Boiling point	167 °C (333 °F; 440 K) at 9 mmHg
Hazards
R-phrases	R38
S-phrases	S24/25
NFPA 704	1 0 0
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Isopropyl myristate is the ester of isopropanol and myristic acid.

Isopropyl myristate is a polar emollient and is used in cosmetic and topical medicinal preparations where good absorption into the skin is desired. Isopropyl myristate is being studied as a skin enhancer. It is also used as a pesticide against head lice which works by dissolving the wax that covers the exoskeleton of head lice, killing them by dehydration.

It is used as a solvent in perfume materials.

It is the non-aqueous component of the two-phase mouthwash, Dentyl pH, where it removes bacteria from the oral cavity.

It is also used in the removal process of prosthetic make-up.

It is also used in flea and tick products for pets.

The hydrolysis of the ester from isopropyl myristate can liberate the acid and the alcohol. The acid could be responsible for decreasing of the pH value of formulations.