Butyl myristate

Ref. 3D-AAA11036

Product Information

• Name: Butyl myristate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Butyl myristate is a fatty acid ester that is used as a film-forming polymer, a solvent, and an emollient in cosmetics. It has been shown to have significant cytotoxicity against human cervical cancer cells. Butyl myristate also has the ability to penetrate cell membranes and suppress the expression of genes involved in tumor growth. Butyl myristate can be found in dietary supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids, which are made up of long chains of butyl myristate molecules.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 284.48 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%