Isopropyl myristate is a compound derived from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid. It is used in cosmetics and topical medical preparations to ameliorate skin absorption and as a moisturizer with polar characteristics. It is also used as a solvent in perfumes and in tick and flea products for pets. Isopropyl myristate is a polar skin moisturizer that is used to enhance skin penetration of drugs. It is commercially produced by distillation, which is preceded by the esterification of myristic acid and isopropanol, alkali refined to neutralize the catalyst, and the product is then distilled to obtain isopropyl myristate.
Positive:
- Used as a moisturizer with polar characteristics
- Enhances skin penetration of drugs
- Used in cosmetics and topical medical preparations to ameliorate skin absorption
Negative:
- Should be used with caution as combining it with some toxic materials will cause the skin to absorb them more easily
Ingredients or materials:
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Myristic acid
