Identification

Namemyristic acid
IUPACtetradecanoic acid
CAS Number544-63-8
EINECS208-875-2
FDA UNII0I3V7S25AW
Molecular FormulaC14 H28 O2
Molecular Weight228.37556000
MDL NumberMFCD00002744
Nikkaji NumberJ4.411C
Beilstein0508624
CoE Number16
XlogP35.30 (est)

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring113 myristic acid
DG SANTE Food Flavourings08.016 tetradecanoic acid
DG SANTE Food Contact Materialstetradecanoic acid
FEMA Number2764
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)544-63-8 ; MYRISTIC ACID
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance white to pale yellow waxy crystalline powder (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Water Content <0.20%
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Melting Point 53.00 to 56.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 250.00 °C. @ 100.00 mm Hg, 242.00 to 249.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Congealing Point 48.00 to 55.00 °C.
Saponification Value 242.00 to 251.00
Unsaponifiable Matter <1.00%
Vapor Density >1 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 6.110
Soluble in alcohol

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usescleansing agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength low
Substantivity 400 hour(s) at 20.00 % in isopropyl palmitate
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
at 10.00 %.
faint oily
oily; waxy
Odor sample from Sigma-Aldrich
Taste Description
at 10.00 - 50.00 ppm.
Fatty, waxy

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 > 10000 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

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

Safety in Use

Categorycosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for myristic acid usage levels up to10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
baked goods3.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)2.00000
beverages(alcoholic)0.00200
breakfast cereal-
cheese2.00000
chewing gum6.00000
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy3.00000
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings1.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies0.30000
hard candy4.00000
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products1.00000
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy2.00000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Synonyms

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