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Isopropyl myristate (IPM) is an ester compound formed from myristic acid and isopropyl alcohol; MF: C17H34O2, MW: 110-27-0. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow, transparent, oily liquid, is odorless and tasteless, insoluble in water, and readily soluble in organic solvents. It possesses excellent lubricity, penetrating properties, and skin-feel-improving effects, making it a versatile raw material in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.
| Item | Specification |
| Melting Point | ~3°C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 193°C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.853 g/mL(25℃) |
| Flash point | >230°F (110°C) |
| Vapor pressure | <1 hPa (20°C) |
| Refractive index | 1.4340–1.4360 (20°C) |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water and glycerin; readily soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, chloroform, acetone, etc. |
Cosmetics and Personal Care: Isopropyl Myristate is used as a refreshing emollient, penetration enhancer, makeup solvent, and fragrance fixative to improve the texture and spreadability of skincare, makeup, and hair care products, and to facilitate transdermal absorption of active ingredients.
Pharmaceutical Applications: IPM serves as a pharmaceutical excipient in topical ointments and creams, a solvent for lipophilic drugs, and a transdermal absorption enhancer.
Food Flavors: It is approved for use as a food-grade flavor carrier and a solvent for flavor compounding.
Industrial Applications: It is used as a solvent for pesticides, an industrial lubricant, and a raw material for fine chemical synthesis.
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