Methyl Myristate, with CAS number 124-10-7, is a synthetic aroma chemical commonly used in perfumery as a fixative and emollient. It has a light, fatty odor that can enhance the overall scent profile of a fragrance, providing a smooth and creamy texture. Methyl Myristate is often utilized in formulations to help blend and stabilize other ingredients, making it a valuable component in both fine fragrances and personal care products. In terms of its position within a formula, it typically appears in the base or middle notes, contributing to the overall richness and longevity of the scent. While Methyl Myristate is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics, it is important for formulators to be aware of any potential regulatory guidelines or restrictions, particularly those set forth by organizations such as IFRA. As with many synthetic ingredients, it is advisable to conduct thorough safety assessments to ensure compliance with relevant safety standards. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A soft, waxy-fatty aroma chemical with an oily, slightly creamy character reminiscent of orris butter and cosmetic wax. Very mild in isolation, with a subtle floral-fatty undertone that adds body and smoothness rather than a distinct top note.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Colorless oily liquid, or white waxy-crystalline mass, melting at 22°C.
Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Weak, oily-orris odor with a faint, honey-like undertone and good tenacity.
The ester finds some use in flavor compositions, mainly in Honey and a few types of fruit flavor.
This ester finds limited use in perfume compositions, not only in Orris bases with lonones, but also in Mimosa, Cassie, Tuberose, Honeysuckle, etc. where the effect of waxy-oily petal notes is desirable and where a faint undertone of honeylike character may be in its place. It performs well in powder perfumes with musks and Methylionones.
The concentration is normally only traces, or from 0.2 to 2 ppm.
Produced by direct esterification of Methanol with Myristic acid under azeotropic conditions.