| Bioactivity | Isopropyl myristate (IPM) is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid. Isopropyl myristate (IPM) is a polar emollient and is used in cosmetic and topical medicinal preparations where good absorption into the skin is desired[1]. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Isopropyl myristate | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 110-27-0 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C17H34O2 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 270.45 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Liquid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Engelbrecht, T, et al. (2012). Study of the influence of the penetration enhancer isopropyl myristate on the nanostructure of stratum corneum lipid model membranes using neutron diffraction and deuterium labelling. Skin Pharmacol Physiol, 25:200-7 |