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Myristyl Alcohol | 112-72-1

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Myristyl Alcohol | 112-72-1

CAS No:
112-72-1
Application:
Cosmetics & Personal Care: In lotions, creams, shampoos, conditioners, and body washes, it acts as an emulsifier and an emollient. It creates a soft creaminess for skin and hair care products. Enhances texture in formulations, working seamlessly with the fruity aroma of Nonyl Acetate., Pharmaceutical Industry: It is used in ointments as well as herbal creams for stabilization and as an agent to thicken., Industrial Applications: It is found in lubricants, surfactants, and plasticizers because of its fatty alcohol characteristics., Household & Cleaning Products: It is used in soaps, detergents, and other surface cleaners, it is a gentle surfactant.
Form:
Solid
Molecular Formula:
C14H30O
Molecular Weight:
214.39
Melting Point:
37–39 °c
Boiling Point:
305 °c
Flash Point:
143 °c
Solubility:
Insoluble In Water; Soluble In Ethanol, Ether, Chloroform, Oils
Manufacturing Country:
India
Synonyms:
1-Tetradecanol, Tetradecyl Alcohol1‑Tetradecanoln‑TetradecanolMyristyl alcohol

Myristyl Alcohol MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) or Specification

Chemtom is a leading supplier and exporter of Myristyl Alcohol (CAS 112-72-1) from India, serving cosmetic, personal care and specialty chemical manufacturers worldwide with consistent quality and dependable bulk supply.

What is Myristyl Alcohol?

Myristyl Alcohol is a conditioning agent used in moisturizers & conditioners formulations. It improves softness, slip and manageability of hair and skin while reducing static and dryness. It has a molecular formula of C14H30O and a molecular weight of 214.39 g/mol and is supplied as a solid.

Also known as: 1-Tetradecanol, Tetradecyl Alcohol, 1‑Tetradecanol, n‑Tetradecanol, Myristyl alcohol.

Technical Specifications:

  • • CAS Number: 112-72-1
  • • Molecular Formula: C14H30O
  • • Molecular Weight: 214.39 g/mol
  • • Physical Form: Solid
  • • Melting Point: 37–39 °c
  • • Boiling Point: 305 °c
  • • Flash Point: 143 °c
  • • Solubility: Insoluble In Water; Soluble In Ethanol, Ether, Chloroform, Oils

Key Applications of Myristyl Alcohol:

  • • Cosmetics & Personal Care: In lotions, creams, shampoos, conditioners, and body washes, it acts as an emulsifier and an emollient. It creates a soft creaminess for skin and hair care products. Enhances texture in formulations, working seamlessly with the fruity aroma of Nonyl Acetate.
  • • Pharmaceutical Industry: It is used in ointments as well as herbal creams for stabilization and as an agent to thicken.
  • • Industrial Applications: It is found in lubricants, surfactants, and plasticizers because of its fatty alcohol characteristics.
  • • Household & Cleaning Products: It is used in soaps, detergents, and other surface cleaners; it is a gentle surfactant.

Benefits in Formulation:

  • • Works as a conditioning agent that improves softness, slip and manageability of hair and skin while reducing static and dryness
  • • Good compatibility with common cosmetic actives, oils, surfactants and polymers
  • • Helps manufacturers achieve consistent batch-to-batch product performance

Industries We Serve:

  • • Cosmetic and personal care manufacturers
  • • Hair care and skin care brands
  • • Toiletries and oral care producers
  • • Contract (third-party) manufacturers
  • • Distributors and bulk buyers

Why Buy Myristyl Alcohol from Chemtom?

  • • Quality Assured: Every batch is checked for purity, appearance and specification compliance
  • • Complete Documentation: COA, MSDS/SDS and TDS available on request
  • • Flexible Packaging: Drums, carboys, bags and customised pack sizes for trial and bulk orders
  • • Global Reach: Prompt dispatch across India and reliable export logistics
  • • Competitive Pricing: Bulk and repeat-order pricing tailored to your volume

Contact Chemtom today for Myristyl Alcohol price, samples and technical support.

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Myristyl Alcohol | 112-72-1 (Origin: India)