W355690

Isopropyl myristate

≥98%

• Synonym(s): Isopropyl tetradecanoate, Myristic acid isopropyl ester
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₂COOCH(CH₃)₂
• CAS Number: 110-27-0
• Molecular Weight: 270.45
• FEMA Number: 3556
• Beilstein: 1781127
• EC Number: 203-751-4
• Council of Europe no.: 386
• MDL number: MFCD00008982
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901779
• Flavis number: 9.105
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.434 (lit.)
• bp: 193 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: ~3 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.85 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: faint; fatty; oily
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(C)C
• 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
• InChI key: AXISYYRBXTVTFY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Isopropyl myristate is mainly used as a solubilizer, emulsifier and emollient in cosmetic and topical medicines. It is also used as a flavoring agent in the food industry.

Application

• Development of Nanostructured Lipid Carrier-Loaded Flavonoid-Enriched Zingiber officinale.: This research develops nanostructured lipid carriers for flavonoids derived from Zingiber officinale, employing Isopropyl myristate to stabilize these carriers and improve bioactive compound delivery (Shazwani SS et al., 2024).


• Comparative evaluation of physical and chemical enhancement techniques for transdermal delivery of linagliptin.: The study compares various enhancement methods for transdermal drug delivery, including the use of Isopropyl myristate, highlighting its effectiveness in permeation enhancement techniques (Karve T et al., 2024).


• Optimization of Conditions of Zanthoxylum Alkylamides Liposomes by Response Surface Methodology and the Absorption Characteristics of Liposomes in the Caco-2 Cell Monolayer Model.: This research optimizes liposome formulations containing Zanthoxylum alkylamides, with Isopropyl myristate being crucial in liposome stability and absorption characteristics (Wang R et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1.0%

Taste at 10 ppm

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: awg
• Flash Point(F): >302.0 °F
• Flash Point(C): > 150 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves