Isopropyl Myristate [IPM]

Isopropyl Myristate is a polar emoliant and is used in cosmetic and topical medicinal preparations where good absorption into the skin is desired.

Isopropyl Myristate is being studied as a skin enhancer. It is also used as a pesticide against head lice which works by dissolving the wax that covers the exoskeleton of head lice, killing them by dehydration.

Isopropyl Myristate is used in the same way in flea and tick killing products for pets.

Isopropyl Myristate is used to remove bacteria from the oral cavity as the non-aqueous component of the two-phase mouthwash product "Dentyl pH".

Isopropyl Myristate is is also used as a solvent in perfume materials and in the removal process of prosthetic make-up.

Hydrolisis of the ester from Isopropyl Myristate is can liberate the acid and the alcohol. The acid could be responsible for the decreasing of the pH value of formulations

• Chemical Formula: C17H3402
• Molar Mass: 270.457 g-mol-1
• Density: 0.85 g/cm3
• Boiling Point: 167'C (333'F)