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CAS number: 18641-59-3; Myristic acid, tetraester with pentaerythritol; Pentaerythritol, tetramyristate; Tetradecanoic acid, 2,2-bis[[(1oxotetradecyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester
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Pentaerythrityl refers to the tetravalent alcohol pentaerythritol (also called pentaerythritol), which is quadruple-esterified with isostearic acid. The prefix "penta" refers to the 5 carbon atoms of the molecule. Pentaerythrityl tetramyristate ("myristate" refers to the ester of myristic acid) is used in cosmetic formulations. The tetraester acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).
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