Myristic Acid

Myristic Acid has a very faint, waxy-oily odor and is almost odorless when pure. Commercial material may contain traces of unsaturated acids, slightly altering its scent. It is used in the fragrance industry not primarily for its own scent, which is minimal, but for its ability to enhance and stabilize other scents within formulations. Myristic Acid serves as a base in specific cosmetic perfumes and is valued for its good tenacity and texture-enhancing properties. Despite its limited olfactory contribution, it plays a critical role in the development of buttery, chocolate, and cocoa-like scents, particularly in orris butter and similar cosmetic products.

Base in orris butter and cosmetic perfumes, Enhancer for buttery and gourmand scents, Texture enhancer in cosmetics

IUPAC Name: tetradecanoic acid
CAS Number: 544-63-8
Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O₂
Molecular Weight: 228.37 g/mol
Boiling Point: 326.2 °C (619.16 °F)
Melting Point: 53.9 °C (129.02 °F)
Class: Fatty Acid
Use/s: Scent Enhancement, Texture, Fixative
Synonyms
1: Tetradecanoic acid 2: MYRISTIC ACID 3: n-Tetradecanoic acid 4: Crodacid 5: n-Tetradecan-1-oic acid 6: n-Tetradecoic acid 7: 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid 8: Myristate 9: Hydrofol acid 1495
Chemist Says
Tetradecanoic acid is an oily white crystalline solid. (NTP, 1992)
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.

1: Faint, Waxy, Oily
2: Waxy, Powdery, Petals
3: The odor should be faint with no rancidity.
4: Fatty, waxy, with a slightly cheesy character