Isopropyl Myristate

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Isopropyl Myristate

We Manufacture Isopropyl myristate at our plant KOSHA CHEMTECH PVT LTD This is a polar emollient commonly is used in cosmetic and topical pharmaceutical preparations where skin absorption is desired. used as a treatment for head lice. It is also in flea and tick killing products for pets. Also used to remove bacteria from the oral cavity as the non-aqueous component of the two-phase mouthwash product . Isopropyl myristate is also commonly used as a solvent in perfume materials, and in the removal process of prosthetic make-up. Hydrolysis of the ester from isopropyl myristate can liberate the acid and the alcohol. The acid is theorized to be responsible for decreasing of the pH value of formulations.

NAMEISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
CHEMICAL NAMEIsopropyl tetradecanoate
CHEMICAL FORMULAEC17H34O2
CAS NUMBER110-27-0
FEMA NUMBER3556
EINECS NUMBER203-751-4
  
PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES 
  
ASPECTColourless liquid
ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTIONCharacteristic
DENSITY at 20°C (g/cm3)0.850 – 0.855
REFRACTIVE INDEX at 20°C1.434 – 1.437
FLASH POINT (closed cup)150°C
ASSAY (%GC)98% min.
SOLUBILITYWater: insoluble
 Organic solvents: soluble
STORAGEIn closed containers, away from light, heat or moisture.
 Shelf life of the product : min. 24 months