also known as Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol, is a fatty alcohol
It is a long-chain, high-molecular-weight fatty alcohol derived from natural fats such as animal fats and vegetable oils. C12-14 Alcohol is used in a variety of industries and applications, including Industrial and Personal Care, Textile, and Household cleaners
It is used as a solvent, emulsifier, emollient, and thickener in the cosmetic and food industry.
It has the CAS number 68609-97-2 but the IUPAC name is more complex as it is a mixture and is 2-(dodecoxymethyl)oxirane;2-(tetradecoxymethyl)oxirane;2-(tridecoxymethyl)oxirane.[4] Other names include dodecyl and tetradecyl glycidyl ethers and alkyl (C12-C14) glycidyl ether.