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Is Myristyl Alcohol vegan?

Myristyl Alcohol

Unconfirmed

Myristyl alcohol (1-tetradecanol) is a long-chain fatty alcohol used in cosmetics as an emollient, emulsifier, and viscosity-increasing agent. It is typically derived from coconut or palm kernel oil, but can occasionally be sourced from animal-derived fats such as tallow.

Also known as 1-tetradecanol, myristyl alcohol, n-tetradecanol
CAS number 112-72-1
EC number 204-000-3
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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