Myristic Acid – 50g

Myristic Acid – 50g – Foaming Agent & Texture Enhancer

Myristic Acid is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid (C14) naturally derived from coconut oil, palm kernel oil, or nutmeg butter. It is widely used in soaps, facial cleansers, and shaving foams for its ability to create rich, stable lather and improve cleansing. In creams and lotions, it functions as a co-emulsifier, opacifier, and texture enhancer, improving stability while providing a smooth, emollient finish to skin and hair. It is also a building block in the production of esters such as Isopropyl Myristate, making it valuable across personal care formulations.

Key Features

• Enhances foam & cleansing in soaps, shampoos & shaving creams

• Acts as a thickener, emulsifier & opacifier in lotions & creams

• Provides soft, conditioning & emollient feel to skin & hair

• Plant-derived, safe for rinse-off & leave-on formulations

• Improves texture & stability of emulsions

Technical Data

• INCI Name: Myristic Acid

• CAS Number: 544-63-8

• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O₂

• Molecular Weight: 228.37 g/mol

• Appearance: White crystalline powder or flakes

• Odor: Mild fatty odor

• Solubility: Oil-soluble (insoluble in water; soluble in alcohols, oils & surfactants)

• Melting Point: ~54°C

• Add Phase: Oil phase (heated 60–80°C)

• pH Stability: Stable across cosmetic pH range

• Flash Point: >200°C

• Density: ~0.86 g/cm³

• Chemical Type: Saturated fatty acid

• Primary Uses: Soaps, shaving creams, cleansing bars, lotions, emulsions