Myristic Acid, with CAS number 544-63-8, is a synthetic aroma chemical commonly used in perfumery for its fatty, creamy, and slightly waxy character. It is often employed as a fixative, helping to stabilize and prolong the scent of more volatile fragrance components. In formulations, Myristic Acid typically appears in the base or middle notes, where it can contribute to the overall texture and depth of the fragrance. While it is not widely recognized as a common allergen, it is important for formulators to consider its safety profile and any potential regulatory restrictions. Myristic Acid is generally regarded as safe for use in cosmetic products, but as with all ingredients, it should be used in accordance with established guidelines and safety assessments. Its role in enhancing the longevity and richness of fragrances makes it a valuable component in various scent compositions. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A saturated fatty acid with a very faint, waxy-fatty odor reminiscent of coconut oil or stearin. In isolation it is quiet and slightly soapy, with an oily undertone; used more as a fixative or texturizer than a true odorant.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 988.
Colorless leafy crystals.
Insoluble in water. Soluble (45%) in alcohol. Soluble in some, but not all oils. Practically insoluble in propylene glycol and glycerin.
Very faint, waxy-oily odor, almost odorless when pure, but since the commercial material is often contaminated with traces of unsaturated acids, etc., an acid-rancid or acrid odor may occur in older material.
The taste is bland, waxy at concentrations around 10 ppm, but pure material is practically tasteless (at least below that level). It produces a waxy mouthfeel which, in combination with organoleptically active ingredients may alter the overall flavor in an attractive manner.
The acid finds some use in perfumery e.g. as a component of artificial Orris (concrete) oil. It has also been used in Mimosa compositions, and as a simple 'cutting' agent of various essential oils, flower absolutes, etc.
Myristic acid is used in trace amounts in imitation Butter flavor, in Butterscotch, Chocolate, Cocoa, fruit complexes, etc.
Produced from the fatty acid mixture of Palm seed oil, or from Spermwhale oil.