Myristyl Alcohol

(USAN)
Myristyl Alcohol Chemical formula

Chemical information

Alcohol miristilo; Alkohol mirystylowy; NSC-8549; 1-Tetradecanol.
Chemical formula: C14H30O = 214.4.
CAS — 112-72-1.

Pharmacopoeias.

In USNF.

USNF 26

(Myristyl Alcohol). M.p. 36° to 42°.

Profile

Myristyl alcohol is used as an oleaginous vehicle. Contact dermatitis has been associated with its use.
Published May 08, 2019.