Isopropyl myristate
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| Isopropyl myristate[1] | |
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Propan-2-yl tetradecanoate |
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Other names
Tetradecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 110-27-0  |
| EC number | 203-751-4 |
| RTECS number | XB8600000 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C17H34O2 |
| Molar mass | 270.451 g/mol |
| Density | 0.85 g/cm³, liquid |
| Boiling point |
167 °C (9 mmHg) |
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| R-phrases | R38 |
| S-phrases | S24/25 |
 (verify) (what is:  / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Isopropyl myristate is the ester of isopropanol and myristic acid.
[edit] Uses
Isopropyl myristate is used in cosmetic and topical medicinal preparations where good absorption through the skin is desired. It is also used as a pesticide-free treatment against head lice which works by dissolving the wax that covers the exoskeleton of head lice, killing them by dehydration.[2]
It is also the non-aqueous component of the two-phase mouthwash, Dentyl pH, where it removes bacteria from the oral cavity.
