Methyl myristate

At a glance

Methyl myristate is a synthetic fatty‑acid ester used as a neutral base, giving a mild waxy‑sweet, fatty note and acting as a fixative in many perfume blends.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Fatty acid ester
CAS number
124-10-7
Profile
mild, waxy, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01