Ethyl Myristate (CAS 124-06-1) is a synthetic aroma chemical commonly used in perfumery as a fixative and emollient. It is known for its light, fatty, and slightly sweet odor, which can enhance the overall scent profile of a fragrance. Ethyl Myristate is often incorporated into formulations to provide a smooth texture and improve the spreadability of the product on the skin. In fragrance compositions, it typically sits in the base or middle notes, where it can help to round out and soften sharper or more volatile notes. While it is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics, it is important to note that, like many synthetic compounds, it should be used in accordance with safety guidelines and regulations. Ethyl Myristate does not have any well-documented allergenic properties, but as with all fragrance ingredients, it is advisable to conduct thorough safety assessments and adhere to IFRA guidelines to ensure consumer safety. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A soft, waxy-fatty ester with a mild sweetness and a faint orris-like, soapy nuance. Very quiet on the blotter — more of a smoothing/fixative texture than a distinct odor, used to round off florals and add a creamy, skin-like finish.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Colorless oily liquid
Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and perfume and flavor materials.
Very mild oily-ethereal odor with some resemblance to Orris and Violet.
Finds some use in perfume compositions as a modifier/blender in floral complexes, artificial flower absolutes (Tuberose-Gardenia etc.) and in Jonone-Orris complexes.
Used in flavor compositions for imitation Coconut, Honey, Cognac, Quince and in fruit complexes.
Produced by direct esterification of Ethanol with Myristic acid, using azeotropic conditions.