Products
Isopropyl myristate is found as an excipient in pharmaceuticals, primarily in semisolid dosage forms such as creams and gels, and in liquid preparations.
Structure and properties
Isopropyl myristate (C17H34O2, Mr = 270.5 g/mol) contains 1-methyl ethyl tetradecanoate along with varying amounts of other fatty acid isopropyl esters. It exists as a clear, colorless, oily liquid and is immiscible with water. Isopropyl myristate is the ester of myristic acid with isopropanol.
Effects
Isopropyl myristate has skin conditioning and penetration enhancing properties.
Fields of application
As an excipient for skin care products, as a solvent and penetration enhancer.