This product is Myristic Acid, a tetradecanoic acid with a molecular weight of 228.37 g/mol and a Melting Point of 129°F. It belongs to the category of Aliphatic Carboxylic Acids and is a building block for synthesis within organic and bioorganic chemistry. This substance is less dense than water and floats. According to GHS classification, it carries a Warning signal word due to its potential for causing serious eye irritation and skin irritation.

• CAS Number: 544-63-8
• Molecular Formula: C14H28O2
• Molecular Weight: 228.37
• Exact Mass: 228.208930132
• Boiling Point: 482.9 °F at 100 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 129 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Density: 0.8622 at 129 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H319 (13.2%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]