Octyldodecyl Myristate
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Myristic Acid
A mixture of octyldodecanol and myristic acid | Functions as a skin-softening agent and emollient
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What Is Octyldodecyl Myristate?
Mixture of octyldodecanol (texture enhancer) and myristic acid that forms a new compound that is used as a skin-softening agent and emollient.
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