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Is Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate vegetarian?

Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate

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Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate is a synthetic ester formed from pentaerythritol and myristic acid, used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Also known as Tetradecanoic acid, 2,2-bis[(1-oxotetradecyloxy)methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester
INCI name Pentaerythrityl Tetramyristate
CAS number 18641-59-3
CosIng ID 36475
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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