Isopropyl myristate is a fatty acid ester used as a solvent, emollient, and penetration enhancer in formulation and laboratory applications. The reagent is supplied as a liquid with typical purity 98.0% and is suitable as an excipient, analytical standard, or solvent for biochemical assays and formulation research.
- Purity 98.0%.
- Appearance colorless to light yellow liquid.
- Chemical formula C17H34O2; molecular weight 270.45 g/mol.
- Density 0.85 g/cm3.
- Solubility in DMSO 100 mg/mL; ultrasonic aid recommended.
- Storage (pure) -20°C for 3 years or 4°C for 2 years.