Introduction

Slightly soluble in alcohol. It is miscible with ether, acetone, benzene, chloroform and carbon tetrachloride, but is actually insoluble in water.

Methyl Myristate Methyl Tetradecanoate Myristic Acid Methyl Ester | CAS 124 10 7

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High purity Methyl Myristate for cosmetic formulations, flavor and fragrance applications, and specialty chemical synthesis.

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Specification

Purity by GC: 99.0 percent minimum, typical batch 99.0 to 99.5 percent
Appearance: Clear colorless to yellow liquid; may solidify or become supercooled melt due to melting range
Molecular formula: C15H30O2
Molecular weight: 242.40 g per mol
Melting point: 18 to 19 degrees Celsius
Boiling point: 323 degrees Celsius at 760 mmHg (lit.) or 295 to 296 degrees Celsius at 1001 hPa
Density: 0.855 g per mL at 25 degrees Celsius (lit.); 0.866 to 0.868 g per cm3 at 20 degrees Celsius
Refractive index n20/D: 1.436 to 1.438 (lit.)
Flash point: 112 degrees Celsius (closed cup)
Water solubility: Insoluble in water
Vapor pressure: 0.065 Pa at 25 degrees Celsius
Residue on evaporation: 0.05 percent maximum
Heavy metals: Less than 10 ppm
Stock Status: In Stock in US warehouse and China hub

Available Quantity and Lead Time

Regular supply: 500 g to 25 metric tons per shipment
Lead time: 3 to 5 days for standard packaging; bulk orders require 7 to 10 days

Document Support

COA SDS HPLC chromatogram NMR spectrum Mass spectrum MS available upon request

Application

Methyl Myristate is a fatty acid methyl ester of myristic acid, widely utilized across multiple industries.

In the personal care and cosmetics industry, it serves as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and lip balms, enhancing texture and moisture retention. It contributes a mild, waxy, or nutty note to enhance sensory properties.

In the flavor and fragrance industry, methyl myristate is commonly used as a flavoring essence and fragrance ingredient. It is FEMA GRAS (No. 2722) and meets JECFA specifications, with regulatory compliance under EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 and FDA 21 CFR 172.515. It imparts fatty and waxy organoleptic notes. In food applications, it acts as a flavoring agent and food additive.

In pharmaceutical applications, methyl myristate is used as a solvent and carrier for active ingredients in drug formulations, improving bioavailability and stability.

In industrial applications, it is used with methyl laurate as a lubricant for textiles, metalworking, and agricultural applications. It is also utilized in the formulation of biodegradable lubricants and surfactants. Additionally, it serves as a dispersing agent and emulsion stabilizer.

In analytical chemistry and research, methyl myristate serves as an analytical standard for GC and HPLC. It is employed in cell culture media as a source of essential fatty acids, and as a standard material for GC analysis. In biotechnology, it is used for modifying cellulose hydrophobicity via lipase catalyzed transesterification and as a precursor for insect sex pheromone biosynthesis.

Custom Synthesis Support

We offer custom synthesis for methyl myristate derivatives including isotopically labeled analogs, high purity grades (99.5 percent and above), and custom formulations. Share your technical datasheet for feasibility review.

Packaging and Shipping

Available in 500 mL, 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 200 L steel drums or IBC totes. Custom packaging such as amber glass bottles with PTFE lined caps under inert atmosphere is supported. Fastest dispatch within 7 days after order confirmation. Methyl myristate is a combustible liquid. Store at room temperature in a cool, dark place (recommended below 15 degrees Celsius). Due to its specific melting range, the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt, or a supercooled melt. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Why XinChem

XinChem provides methyl myristate with strict control of purity, color, and impurity profile for US customers. Our ISO 9001 certified facility monitors every batch by GC and density analysis, ensuring consistent quality for cosmetic, flavor, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. We maintain a buffer stock in US warehouses for emergency deliveries within 48 hours. Each order includes a full documentation package: COA, SDS, and chromatograms accessible through our online portal. Our technical support team assists with handling recommendations, stability optimization, and regulatory compliance including TSCA (Yes), EINECS 204 680 1, FEMA GRAS No. 2722, JECFA No. 183, FDA 21 CFR 172.515, and EU regulations 1334/2008 & 178/2002. For contract customers, we offer quarterly price locks and consignment inventory to reduce supply chain risk. Trusted by numerous cosmetic formulators, flavor houses, pharmaceutical companies, and specialty chemical manufacturers in North America. We also provide free sample evaluation for qualified R&D projects and a price match guarantee against any valid competitor quote for equivalent quality.

FAQ

Q1 How should methyl myristate be stored to maintain its quality?
A Store at room temperature in a cool, dark place (recommended below 15 degrees Celsius). Due to its melting point of 18 to 19 degrees Celsius, the product may be solid, liquid, or a supercooled melt. Gentle warming may be required for transfer if solidified. Shelf life is 24 months under recommended conditions.

Q2 What purity grades do you supply?
A Standard grade is 99.0 percent minimum by GC. We also supply 99.5 percent grade for analytical reference standards and pharmaceutical applications.

Q3 Is methyl myristate soluble in water?
A No, it is insoluble in water. It is miscible with ethanol, ether, and acetone.

Q4 Do you provide sample quantities for formulation development?
A Yes, free samples of 250 mL are available for qualified US companies. Shipping fee applies for small quantities.

Q5 What are the common impurities and how do you control them?
A Key impurities include other fatty acid methyl ester homologs and residual moisture. Full impurity profiling is provided per batch.

Q6 Is methyl myristate approved for use as a food flavoring?
A Yes, it is FEMA GRAS (No. 2722), JECFA approved (No. 183), and complies with FDA 21 CFR 172.515 and EU regulations 1334/2008 & 178/2002. Please request our regulatory package for your specific application.

Q7 What is the primary industrial application of methyl myristate?
A It is widely used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics, as a flavoring essence in food and beverages, as a lubricant in textiles and metalworking, and as an analytical standard for GC and HPLC.