Myristyl Alcohol
Tetradecanol
Characteristics
- INCI
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Ru.
- Tetradecanol
- CAS
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112-72-1
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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204-000-3
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Tetradecanol
- Functions
- emollient, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
- Irritancy
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4 / 5
Irritation potential: 0–5, where 5 is the highest irritation rating for the ingredient.
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2 / 5
Comedogenicity index: 0–5. A non-comedogenic ingredient (0–1) is unlikely to cause cosmetic acne.
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Для кого подходит
Description
Myristyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol used in skincare and haircare, but it is very different from drying “alcohol” ingredients like ethanol. It’s usually derived from plant oils or made synthetically, and it works mainly as an emollient, thickener, and texture booster. In formulas, it helps products feel smoother, richer, and more stable, while also giving skin and hair a softer, more conditioned finish.
For skin, myristyl alcohol can help reduce the drag of a formula and leave a light, silky feel that many people with normal to dry skin enjoy. In hair products, it can improve slip, manageability, and the creamy feel of conditioners or masks. It’s especially useful in lotions, creams, conditioners, and styling products where a plush texture matters. The main caveat is that, like many fatty alcohols, it may not suit every very sensitive or breakout-prone person in heavier formulas, so the overall product matters more than this ingredient alone.
Found in products (1 342 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции L'Oreal (37 продуктов)
