Common applications for fatty acids include rubber processing, candles and cosmetic products or use as feedstock to produce derivatives such as MCTs, soap, and metallic soap. Intermediate chemicals such as fatty alcohols, fatty amines and fatty esters can also be manufactured from fatty acids.
Store away from oxidizing
agents. Keep the container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well ventilated place.
Physical state at 20 °C | Solid |
Odour threshold | No data available |
pH value | Not applicable. |
Melting point [°C] |
No data available.
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Decomposition point [°C] | N/A |
Critical temperature [°C] | N/A |
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | 393°C |
Flammability (solid, gas) |
N/A |
Flash point [°C] | 166°C |
Boiling point [°C] | N/A |
Initial boiling point [°C] | N/A |
Final boiling point [°C] | N/A |
Evaporation rate | N/A |
Vapour pressure [20°C] | N/A |
Vapour pressure mm/Hg | N/A |
Vapour density | N/A |
Density [g/cm3] | 0,8 |
Relative density, gas (air=1) | N/A |
Relative density, liquid (water=1) | N/A |
Solubility in water [% weight] | water Insoluble in |
Solubility in water | N/A |
Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C | No data available |
Solubility | N/A |
Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] | N/A |
Other information | |
Explosive properties | N/A |
Explosion limits upper [%] | N/A |
Explosion limits lower [%] | N/A |
Oxidising properties . | No data available |
Myristic Acid is a 14-carbon length fatty acid commonly used in personal care and lubricant applications. Myristic acid is used as raw material in the production of emulsifiers, surfactants, esters, peroxides, rubber stabilizers, cosmetics, flavors and fragrances, detergents and alkyd resins.