Myristic acid

Independent reference data for Myristic acid (CAS 544-63-8), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Found in most animal and vegetable fats; [Merck Index] Used as a flavor and fragrance in food, soaps, shaving creams, perfumes, and cosmetics; Also used in lubricants and coatings for anodized aluminum; [HSDB]Aluminum Producing [Category: Industry]

Synonyms and trade names

Tetradecanoic acid; MYRISTIC ACID; 544-63-8; n-Tetradecanoic acid; n-Tetradecoic acid; n-Tetradecan-1-oic acid; Crodacid; 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid; Hystrene 9014; Hydrofol acid 1495; Univol U 316S; Emery 655; Myristinsaeure; Myristic acid, pure; tetradecoic acid; FEMA No. 2764

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT, SURFAC Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Burnt, Cheese, Harsh, Oil FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
GHS notification summary	80.5% (2188 / 2717)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	80.5% (2188 / 2717)
Reported hazard statements	H319 (13.2%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 80.5% (2188 of 2717) of all reports.

H319 (13.2%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

What the public record says

Myristic acid is identified by CAS 544-63-8, molecular formula C14H28O2 and molecular weight 228.21 g/mol. UNII 0I3V7S25AW; ChEBI 28875; InChIKey TUNFSRHWOTWDNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 482.9 °F at 100 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 326.2 °C; Boiling Point: 326.2 °C @760 [mm Hg].

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.