myristic acid
tetradecanoic acid
Identification
| Name | myristic acid |
| IUPAC | tetradecanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 544-63-8 |
| EINECS | 208-875-2 |
| FDA UNII | 0I3V7S25AW |
| Molecular Formula | C14 H28 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 228.37556000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002744 |
| Nikkaji Number | J4.411C |
| Beilstein | 0508624 |
| CoE Number | 16 |
| XlogP3 | 5.30 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 113 myristic acid |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 08.016 tetradecanoic acid |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | tetradecanoic acid |
| FEMA Number | 2764 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 544-63-8 ; MYRISTIC ACID |
| FDA Regulation | FDA 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
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | cleansing 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 SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 > 10000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for myristic acid usage levels up to | 10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| baked goods | 3.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 2.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.00200 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | 2.00000 |
| chewing gum | 6.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 3.00000 |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | 1.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | 0.30000 |
| hard candy | 4.00000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | 1.00000 |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | 2.00000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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