Identification

Namemyristyl alcohol
IUPACtetradecan-1-ol
CAS Number112-72-1
EINECS204-000-3
FDA UNIIV42034O9PU
Molecular FormulaC14 H30 O
Molecular Weight214.39230000
MDL NumberMFCD00004757
Nikkaji NumberJ10.104D
Beilstein1742652
CoE Number10314
XlogP36.20 (est)

Regulatory

DG SANTE Food Flavourings02.126 tetradecan-1-ol
FDA Mainterm (SATF)112-72-1 ; MYRISTYL ALCOHOL
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance white liquid to solid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.81900 to 0.82500 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 6.815 to 6.865
Refractive Index 1.43500 to 1.44100 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point 36.00 to 40.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 289.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density 7.4 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 258.00 °F. TCC ( 125.56 °C. )
logP (o/w) 6.030
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesemulsion stabilisers

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 100.00 %.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for myristyl alcohol usage levels up to8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.061 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI)3900 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern1800 (μg/person/day)
Structure ClassI
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0)7.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0)5.00000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0)10.00000
Processed fruit (04.1)7.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2)-
Confectionery (05.0)10.00000
Chewing gum (05.3)-
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0)5.00000
Bakery wares (07.0)10.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0)2.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0)2.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0)-
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0)-
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0)5.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0)10.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1)5.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2)10.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0)20.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0)5.00000

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Potential Uses

emollients emulsion stabilisers foam boosting agents skin conditioning viscosity controlling agents

Natural Occurrence

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Synonyms

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