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Isopropyl myristate is a polar emollient and is used in cosmetic and topical pharmaceutical preparations where skin absorption is desired. It is also used as a treatment for head lice. [2] It is also in flea and tick killing products for pets.
Myristic acid (IUPAC name: tetradecanoic acid) is a common saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula CH 3 (CH 2) 12 COOH.Its salts and esters are commonly referred to as myristates or tetradecanoates.
1-Tetradecanol, or commonly myristyl alcohol (from Myristica fragrans – the nutmeg plant), is a straight-chain saturated fatty alcohol, with the molecular formula CH 3 (CH 2) 12 CH 2 OH. It is a white waxy solid that is practically insoluble in water, soluble in diethyl ether , and slightly soluble in ethanol .
Myristyl alcohol (1-tetradecanol) 14 carbon atoms: C 14 H 30 O Pentadecyl alcohol (1-pentadecanol, pentadecanol) 15 carbon atoms: C 15 H 32 O Cetyl alcohol (1-hexadecanol) 16 carbon atoms: C 16 H 34 O Palmitoleyl alcohol (cis-9-hexadecen-1-ol) 16 carbon atoms: unsaturated: C 16 H 32 O Heptadecyl alcohol (1-n-heptadecanol, heptadecanol) 17 ...
In myristoylation, a myristoyl group (derived from myristic acid, pictured above) is added. Co-translational addition of myristic acid by N-myristoyltransferase to N-terminal glycine of a nascent protein.
Gas properties Std enthalpy change ... Isopropanol vapor pressure (logarithmic scale) vs temperature. Drawn using data published in [2] [3] ... Isopropyl alcohol ...
12-O-Tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA), also commonly known as tetradecanoylphorbol acetate, tetradecanoyl phorbol acetate, and phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) is a diester of phorbol. It is a potent tumor promoter often employed in biomedical research to activate the signal transduction enzyme protein kinase C (PKC).
Cosmetic emollients esters (palmitate, adipate, maleate, stearate, myristate, etc.), [19] Plasticizers (acrylates, maleates, etc.), Pesticides: Dinocap [20] [21] Lubricants: Zinc dithiophosphate (ZDDP) Fragrances (salicylate) Used in the manufacturing of perfumes and disinfectant soaps [22] Used to prevent foaming and as a solvent for fats and ...