Myristic acid is a common saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula CH₃(CH₂)₁₂COOH. Its salts and esters are commonly referred to as myristates or tetradecanoates. It is named after the binomial name for nutmeg, from which it was first isolated in 1841 by Lyon Playfair.

What does myristic acid do for skin?

Skincare: Myristic acid is common in facial cleansers because of its ability to wash away oils. It also helps keep skin hydrated and youthful in appearance, like most fatty acids.

What is the use of tetradecanoic acid?

Tetradecanoic acid is a straight-chain, fourteen-carbon, long-chain saturated fatty acid mostly found in milk fat. It has a role as a human metabolite, an EC 3.1. 1.1 (carboxylesterase) inhibitor, a Daphnia magna metabolite and an algal metabolite.