Isopropyl myristate

Isopropyl myristate (IPM) is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid. Isopropyl myristate is used for transdermal delivery of some compounds. Isopropyl myristate is a polar emollient and is used in cosmetic and topical medicinal preparations where good absorption into the skin is desired[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[110-27-0]

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/isopropyl-myristate.html

Purity

98.0

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(OC(C)C)=O

Molecular Formula

C17H34O2

Molecular Weight

270.45

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Engelbrecht, T, et al. (2012) . Study of the influence of the penetration enhancer isopropyl myristate on the nanostructure of stratum corneum lipid model membranes using neutron diffraction and deuterium labelling. Skin Pharmacol Physiol, 25:200-7|[2]Brinkmann I, et al. Role of isopropyl myristate, isopropyl alcohol and a combination of both in hydrocortisone permeation across the human stratum corneum. Skin Pharmacol Appl Skin Physiol. 2003 Nov-Dec;16 (6) :393-404.|[3]Furuishi T, et al. Synergistic effect of isopropyl myristate and glyceryl monocaprylate on the skin permeation of pentazocine. Biol Pharm Bull. 2010;33 (2) :294-300.