Product Description: 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].
Formula: C17H34O2
References: [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.
CAS Number: 110-27-0
Molecular Weight: 270.45
Compound Purity: 98.0
Research Area: Others
Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Biochemical Assay Reagents
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