Isopropyl Myristate

Description

Key Specifications / Special Features:

Isopropyl Myristate / IPM
Chemical Name: Isopropyl Myristate
CAS Number: 110-27-0
Molecular formula: C17H34O2
Molecular weight: 270.45
Appearance: Colorless or yellowish oily liquid.
Analysis: 98%
Description:

The odor of isopropyl is a colorless to light yellow liquid, watery, oily, odorless and tasteless. Isopropyl myristate is soluble in ethanol, ether and chloroform. Isopropyl myristate is mixed with water. Isopropyl myristate has good lubricity and permeability, can increase skin affinity, and is a lower alcohol ester of higher fatty acids.

application

Isopropyl myristate is used in a wide variety of topical and cosmetic preparations, including bath oils, cosmetics, hair and nail care products, face creams, lotions, lip balms, shaving creams, emollients, deodorants, ear suspensions, and vaginal creams. For example, isopropyl myristate is a self-emulsifying ingredient in cold cream recipes that can be used as a base for many medications and skin medications; In cosmetology it is also used in a stable mixture of water and glycerin. Isopropyl myristate can be used as a penetration enhancer in transdermal absorption preparations and can be combined with ultrasound and iontophoresis for treatment. As the main component of the oil phase, nutmeg isopropyl ester can be used in aqueous long release oil – cream gels (water emulsion – extended release oil gel).