Isopropyl myristate
| Isopropyl myristate[1] | ||
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| IUPAC name Propan-2-yl tetradecanoate | ||
| Other names Tetradecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester | ||
| Identifiers | ||
| CAS number | 110-27-0  | |
| EC number | 203-751-4 | |
| RTECS number | XB8600000 | |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 | |
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| Properties | ||
| Molecular formula | C17H34O2 | |
| Molar mass | 270.45 g mol−1 | |
| Density | 0.85 g/cm³ | |
| Boiling point | 167 °C; 333 °F; 440 K (9 mmHg) | |
| Hazards | ||
| R-phrases | R38 | |
| S-phrases | S24/25 | |
| NFPA 704 |
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Isopropyl myristate is the ester of isopropanol and myristic acid.
Uses
Isopropyl myristate is used in cosmetic and topical medicinal preparations where good absorption through the skin is desired. It is also used as a pesticide-free treatment against head lice which works by dissolving the wax that covers the exoskeleton of head lice, killing them by dehydration.[2]
It is used as a solvent in perfume materials.
It is the non-aqueous component of the two-phase mouthwash, Dentyl pH, where it removes bacteria from the oral cavity.
It is also used in the removal process of prosthetic make-up.
It is also used in a flea and tick products for pets.