Myristic acid

Uses: Soap, Cosmetics

Storage: Store in a Cool, Dry Place. Away from moisture.

Myristic acid (IUPAC name: tetradecanoic acid) is a common saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula CH₃(CH₂)₁₂COOH. Its salts and esters are commonly referred to as myristates or tetradecanoates.

Myristic acid is a common saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula CH₃(CH₂)₁₂COOH. Its salts and esters are commonly referred to as myristates or tetradecanoates. It is named after the binomial name for nutmeg, from which it was first isolated in 1841 by Lyon Playfair.

Vedini Myristic Acid is a premium-quality saturated fatty acid widely used in cosmetic, personal care, soap making, and industrial formulations. Naturally found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and nutmeg, Myristic Acid is valued for its excellent cleansing, emulsifying, thickening, and texture-enhancing properties.

In cosmetic and personal care products, Myristic Acid is commonly used in soaps, shaving creams, facial cleansers, lotions, creams, body washes, and hair care products. It helps create rich, stable foam and improves the consistency and performance of formulations. Soap makers often incorporate Myristic Acid to enhance hardness, lather quality, and overall product texture.

Vedini Myristic Acid is carefully processed to ensure high purity and consistent quality, making it suitable for manufacturers, formulators, and DIY enthusiasts.