[Myristic acid supply and procurement] Do you know that myristic acid has these uses?

Myristic acid (myristic acid) is derived from coconut oil and palm kernel Mixed fatty acids or methyl esters of mixed fatty acids obtained from oil can be obtained by vacuum fractionation to obtain tetradecanoic acid. Laboratory preparation can be performed by saponification of glycerol tritetradecanoyl ester and 10% sodium hydroxide solution, and then acidification with hydrochloric acid to obtain free tetradecanoic acid. It can also be prepared by the tetradecanol method. Colorless liquid. Easily soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene and chloroform, but insoluble in water. Has a pungent odor.

Myristic acid has the following uses:

It is mainly used as a raw material for the production of surfactants and for the production of sorbitol fatty acid esters , glycerin fatty acid esters, ethylene glycol or propylene glycol fatty acid esters, etc., and can also be used to produce isopropyl myristate, etc.

Myristic acid is also used as defoaming agent and flavoring agent. According to my country’s GB2760-89 regulations, it can be used to prepare various edible spices.

Myristic acid is also widely used in cosmetics. It can moisturize and moisturize the skin. It can make the skin absorb the product better. It can effectively contact the hair follicles in the cortex and penetrate into the cortex. Deep and bring in the active ingredients in cosmetics to give full play to the role of the active ingredients. Generally used as cosmetic solvents, skin moisturizers, and penetrants.