Glyceryl trimyristate
Agent Name
Glyceryl trimyristate
Alternative Name
Trimyristin
CAS Number
555-45-3
Formula
C45-H86-O6
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
1,2,3-Propanetriol tritetradecanoate; Tetradecanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester; Dynasan 114; Glycerol trimyristate; Myristic acid triglyceride; Myristin; Trimyristin; VP 114; Myristin, tri- (8CI); Tetradecanoic acid, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester; [ChemIDplus] 1,2,3-Tritetradecanoylglycerol; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
White to yellowish grey solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Present in coconut oil, nutmeg butter, and other natural oils; [Merck Index] "Trimyristin is an ester with the chemical formula C45H86O6. It is a saturated fat which is the triglyceride of myristic acid. Trimyristin is found naturally in many vegetable fats and oils." [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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