Biofilm laboratory research
TCI documents myristic-acid investigation of Candida albicans biofilm and hyphal formation, expressly for research. [4]
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THE ESSENTIALS
Myristic Acid in 30 Seconds
Twelve CH₂ groups connect CH₃ to COOH. There is one acid group, no alkene and no stereocenter in the neutral molecule.
Myristic acid is the saturated C14 free fatty acid. Isopropyl myristate and myristate salts are distinct products, so derivative performance must remain clearly labeled. [1] [3]
Safety at a glance — TCI M0476 identifies skin and eye irritation. Sigma lists combustible-solid storage and exact-product cold storage while shipping at ambient temperature; shipping and long-term storage are separate instructions. Avoid powder/contact exposure and handle warmed acid with the applicable product controls. [4] [5] [6]
A condensed structural formula keeps the functional groups visible. [1]
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GO A LITTLE DEEPER
Understanding Myristic Acid
THE SIMPLE EXPLANATION
The functional groups
Twelve CH₂ groups connect CH₃ to COOH. There is one acid group, no alkene and no stereocenter in the neutral molecule. [1]
A LITTLE DEEPER
What the structure changes
Esterification can form isopropyl myristate, changing chemical identity and practical behavior. Protein-bound myristoyl groups are likewise not free-acid ingredients. A neutralization assay measures acid equivalents rather than proving the C14 composition by itself. [1] [12] [14]
Technical detail Identity, dissociation & specification
Connectivity and neutral formula identify this acid. Positional isomers, water-containing products, salts and esters require their own specifications. Measured reference conditions, assay methods and unresolved discrepancies remain visible. [1] [2] [4] [5] [6]
Acid–base reference values describe equilibria under specified conditions. They are not a substitute for a validated formulation or an assay on the purchased lot.
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MAKE THE CONNECTION
How Myristic Acid Compares
Similar names and functional groups do not mean interchangeable chemicals.
SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON
Myristic Acid vs Lauric Acid
C14 saturated straight-chain fatty acid
versusC12 saturated straight-chain fatty acid
Fixed comparison for this prototype. Acid selectors are disabled; additional comparisons are coming later.
| Property | Myristic Acid | Lauric Acid |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C₁₄H₂₈O₂ [1] | C₁₂H₂₄O₂ [7] |
| Molecular weight | 228.37 g/mol [1] | 200.32 g/mol [7] |
| Carbon atoms | 14 [1] | 12 [7] |
| Carboxyl groups | 1 [1] | 1 [7] |
| Structure | CH₃–(CH₂)₁₂–COOH [1] | CH₃–(CH₂)₁₀–COOH [7] |
| Chemical family | C14 saturated straight-chain fatty acid [1] | C12 saturated straight-chain fatty acid [7] |
| Identity focus | Neutral free acid; water and derivatives specified separately [1] | Neutral free acid; water and derivatives specified separately [7] |
Chemical identities are compared here; supplier grades, concentrations, and stereochemical specifications are separate purchasing attributes. pKa values retain their stated conditions; no quantitative solubility ranking is implied.
When Might You Choose One Instead of the Other?
Choose myristic acid for a C14 free-acid method or derivatization target; choose lauric acid for C12. If the requirement is an emollient such as isopropyl myristate, qualify that ester rather than replacing it with free acid. [1] [3] [7]
Specified starting material
Myristic Acid
Match CH₃–(CH₂)₁₂–COOH and the method’s required chemical form.
Lauric Acid
Match CH₃–(CH₂)₁₀–COOH; verify the identity before substituting a related acid.
Before choosing: match the reaction or formulation, then verify the exact form, grade, assay basis, and impurities. These contexts do not establish suitability for an industrial or regulated application.
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FROM STRUCTURE TO APPLICATION
What Is Myristic Acid Used For?
Biofilm laboratory research
TCI documents myristic-acid investigation of Candida albicans biofilm and hyphal formation, expressly for research. This direct experimental context does not establish an approved antifungal treatment. [4]
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SOURCE WITH CONTEXT
Myristic Acid Suppliers
Compare specific products and package options. Listings are not ranked recommendations.
3 suppliers · 3 products · 7 package listingsLatest supplier check: October 3, 2026
Package sizes stay grouped under the supplier product. Assay methods, product forms, and regional markets remain visible. TCI’s 99% titration headline accompanies a separate 98% GC specification. Sigma Grade 99% has an unstated assay method and product-specific −20 °C storage. Wako’s verified Asia catalog lists Japanese JPY prices; no US price or exchange-rate comparison is inferred.
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| Supplier | Product / Grade | Purity / Assay | Package Size | Public Price | Normalized Price | Documentation | Last Checked | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCI AmericaMyristic Acid | Named grade not statedM0476 · 25 gHeadline emphasizes 99% titration; GC specification is separately 98%, not 99%. | GC: minimum 98.0% Neutralization titration: minimum 99.0% | 25 g | $21.00USD · US public price | Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ | Document notes: TCI America
| View Product: TCI America, M0476 · 25 g (opens new tab) | |
| Named grade not statedM0476 · 500 gHeadline emphasizes 99% titration; GC specification is separately 98%, not 99%. | GC: minimum 98.0% Neutralization titration: minimum 99.0% | 500 g | $33.00USD · US public price | Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ | View Product: TCI America, M0476 · 500 g (opens new tab) | |||
| Sigma-AldrichMyristic Acid | Sigma GradeM3128-10G500 g list price shown; promotional USD 111.35 was also displayed. Product storage −20 °C differs from ambient shipment and other suppliers. | Minimum 99%; method not stated | 10 g | $56.50USD · US public list price | Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ | Document notes: Sigma-Aldrich
| View Product: Sigma-Aldrich, M3128-10G (opens new tab) | |
| Sigma GradeM3128-100G500 g list price shown; promotional USD 111.35 was also displayed. Product storage −20 °C differs from ambient shipment and other suppliers. | Minimum 99%; method not stated | 100 g | $106.00USD · US public list price | Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ | View Product: Sigma-Aldrich, M3128-100G (opens new tab) | |||
| Sigma GradeM3128-500G500 g list price shown; promotional USD 111.35 was also displayed. Product storage −20 °C differs from ambient shipment and other suppliers. | Minimum 99%; method not stated | 500 g | $131.00USD · US public list price | Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ | View Product: Sigma-Aldrich, M3128-500G (opens new tab) | |||
| FUJIFILM WakoMyristic Acid | Wako Special Grade130-03432Asia catalog explicitly states prices are Japan list prices; ask the local distributor for regional retail price. No US availability or exchange-rate equivalence inferred. | 98.0+% (Capillary GC) | 25 g | ¥2,100JPY · Japan list prices on Asia catalog | Not comparedDifferent currency / market | Document notes: FUJIFILM Wako
| View Product: FUJIFILM Wako, 130-03432 (opens new tab) | |
| Wako Special Grade134-03435Asia catalog explicitly states prices are Japan list prices; ask the local distributor for regional retail price. No US availability or exchange-rate equivalence inferred. | 98.0+% (Capillary GC) | 500 g | ¥5,560JPY · Japan list prices on Asia catalog | Not comparedDifferent currency / market | View Product: FUJIFILM Wako, 134-03435 (opens new tab) |
TCI America
Myristic Acid
Neutralization titration: minimum 99.0%
Named grade not stated
Headline emphasizes 99% titration; GC specification is separately 98%, not 99%.
25 g
M0476 · 25 g- Public price
- $21.00USD · US public price
- Normalized price
- Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
500 g
M0476 · 500 g- Public price
- $33.00USD · US public price
- Normalized price
- Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
Documentation
Document notes: TCI America
- A product-specific certificate retrieval option was visible; no lot certificate was reviewed. Open the product page and use its certificate section.
- A current regional SDS was not verified in this pass.
- Origin-document availability was not verified. Country of origin is unverified and is not inferred.
Last checked:
Sigma-Aldrich
Myristic Acid
Sigma Grade
500 g list price shown; promotional USD 111.35 was also displayed. Product storage −20 °C differs from ambient shipment and other suppliers.
10 g
M3128-10G- Public price
- $56.50USD · US public list price
- Normalized price
- Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
100 g
M3128-100G- Public price
- $106.00USD · US public list price
- Normalized price
- Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
500 g
M3128-500G- Public price
- $131.00USD · US public list price
- Normalized price
- Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
Documentation
Document notes: Sigma-Aldrich
- A product-specific certificate retrieval option was visible; no lot certificate was reviewed. Open the product page and use its certificate section.
- A current regional SDS was not verified in this pass.
- Origin-document availability was not verified. Country of origin is unverified and is not inferred.
Last checked:
FUJIFILM Wako
Myristic Acid
Wako Special Grade
Asia catalog explicitly states prices are Japan list prices; ask the local distributor for regional retail price. No US availability or exchange-rate equivalence inferred.
25 g
130-03432- Public price
- ¥2,100JPY · Japan list prices on Asia catalog
- Normalized price
- Not comparedDifferent currency / market
500 g
134-03435- Public price
- ¥5,560JPY · Japan list prices on Asia catalog
- Normalized price
- Not comparedDifferent currency / market
Documentation
Document notes: FUJIFILM Wako
- A product-specific certificate retrieval option was visible; no lot certificate was reviewed. Open the product page and use its certificate section.
- A current regional SDS was not verified in this pass.
- Origin-document availability was not verified. Country of origin is unverified and is not inferred.
Last checked:
Documentation evidence
COA = Certificate of Analysis · SDS = Safety Data Sheet · COO = Certificate of Origin.
Lookup means a retrieval option was visible, not that a lot certificate was reviewed. Check supplier means availability or the applicable document was not verified.
Prices may vary by quantity, account, contract, geography, and availability. These products have different grades, assay bases, or forms; no normalized comparison is shown. Foreign-market prices are reference listings only. No currency conversion, mass-to-volume conversion, or ranking is applied. Confirm equivalent specifications and a current quote before comparison. [4] [5] [6]
Verification limits & placement policy
Melting ranges: CONFLICT UNRESOLVED. Specification and reference ranges overlap partly but differ. Composition/method cause not established; values retained with source type. pKa / density: OMITTED. Compiled 4.90 lacks matched conditions; relative density near 54 °C is not a room-temperature powder-density measurement. Water solubility: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 22 mg/L at 30 °C is not directly ranked against lauric 4.81 mg/L at 25 °C. Both temperature and method context matter. Boiling point: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 250 °C at 100 mmHg is reduced-pressure, not a normal boiling point.
Only the displayed identity, specification, packages, public prices and stated documentation evidence were reviewed. Current stock, lead times, shipping eligibility, contract pricing, lot certificates, and regulatory suitability are unverified.
There are no paid placements. Future paid listings will show “Sponsored” in both views; payment will not determine chemistry interpretation or imply a ranking.
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PLAN A LARGER ORDER
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Turn your requirements into a clear supplier brief.
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A BUYER’S CHECKLIST
Before You Buy Myristic Acid
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FOR YOUR REFERENCE
Myristic Acid Technical Reference
Identity, product reference properties, and handling context.
Identification Names, formula & identifiers
- Principal CAS
- 544-63-8
- Identity focus
- Neutral free acid; water and derivatives specified separately
- Formula
- C₁₄H₂₈O₂
- Molecular weight
- 228.37 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- tetradecanoic acid
- Connectivity SMILES
- CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
- Identity SMILES
- CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C14H28O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14(15)16/h2-13H2,1H3,(H,15,16)
- PubChem CID
- 11005
Connectivity SMILES describes connectivity; it is not an independent stereochemical assignment. CAS and product-form distinctions are supported by the supplier listings. [1] [4] [5] [6]
Physical Properties Product references & conditions
Solid at 20 °C. Supplier melting intervals vary; near-melting density records require their stated temperature and reference basis. [13] [4] [5]
- Melting specifications/references
- TCI: 54–57 °C specification; Wako: 53–56 °C reference; Sigma: 52–54 °C literature reference [4]
- Reduced-pressure boiling reference
- Sigma M3128: 250 °C at 100 mmHg [5]
- Water-solubility reference
- TCI and attributed Yalkowsky: 22 mg/L at 30 °C; method unstated [4]
Hydrate, concentration, stereoisomer, and temperature can change the relevant specification. Product reference data are not a reviewed lot certificate.
Acid/Base Properties Verified values & missing data
A numeric pKa was not verified for the selected identity in this review; no value is inferred. [2]
Melting ranges: CONFLICT UNRESOLVED. Specification and reference ranges overlap partly but differ. Composition/method cause not established; values retained with source type. pKa / density: OMITTED. Compiled 4.90 lacks matched conditions; relative density near 54 °C is not a room-temperature powder-density measurement. Water solubility: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 22 mg/L at 30 °C is not directly ranked against lauric 4.81 mg/L at 25 °C. Both temperature and method context matter. Boiling point: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 250 °C at 100 mmHg is reduced-pressure, not a normal boiling point.
Temperature, ionic strength, and the use of activities versus concentrations matter in quantitative work. These reference values are not buffer recipes.
Safety at a Glance Product-specific hazards
TCI M0476 identifies skin and eye irritation. Sigma lists combustible-solid storage and exact-product cold storage while shipping at ambient temperature; shipping and long-term storage are separate instructions. Avoid powder/contact exposure and handle warmed acid with the applicable product controls. [4] [5] [6]
Hazard classifications can vary by concentration, product, supplier and jurisdiction. Review the SDS for the exact product before handling. This summary does not replace the SDS.
Supplier safety information and SDS retrieval (opens new tab)
A product-page safety classification is not verification of every regional SDS. Confirm product code, chemical form and current local document.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Myristic Acid FAQ
What distinguishes Myristic Acid?
Twelve CH₂ groups connect CH₃ to COOH. There is one acid group, no alkene and no stereocenter in the neutral molecule. [1]
How does it differ from Lauric Acid?
Lauric acid is C12 and myristic acid is C14. The extra two methylenes change the residue and thermal context, but a supplier melting range or assay cannot establish finished-emulsion performance. [7]
What must a buyer specify?
TCI’s 99% titration headline accompanies a separate 98% GC specification. Sigma Grade 99% has an unstated assay method and product-specific −20 °C storage. Wako’s verified Asia catalog lists Japanese JPY prices; no US price or exchange-rate comparison is inferred. [4]
Are the listed products directly price-comparable?
No. The table retains differing grades, assay bases, forms, and markets. No normalized ranking or currency conversion is applied. [5]
What reference data still need checking?
Melting ranges: CONFLICT UNRESOLVED. Specification and reference ranges overlap partly but differ. Composition/method cause not established; values retained with source type. pKa / density: OMITTED. Compiled 4.90 lacks matched conditions; relative density near 54 °C is not a room-temperature powder-density measurement. Water solubility: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 22 mg/L at 30 °C is not directly ranked against lauric 4.81 mg/L at 25 °C. Both temperature and method context matter. Boiling point: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 250 °C at 100 mmHg is reduced-pressure, not a normal boiling point.
Can I request a bulk quote here?
The RFQ is a prototype that prepares an on-screen brief. Nothing is sent to suppliers. Confirm actual bulk terms directly with the supplier.
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TRACE THE INFORMATION
Sources & Editorial Notes
Identity and compiled reference values are separated from supplier-specific specifications. Structural comparisons and buyer guidance are editorial interpretation. Sources were checked October 3, 2026; supplier information can change.
- PubChem · chemical identity (opens new tab)
Neutral molecular identity verified independently through PUG REST; CAS also checked on all selected supplier products.
- PubChem / HSDB · dissociation references (opens new tab)
No numeric field promoted: insufficient conditions or unresolved conflicting records.
- PubChem / HSDB · application references (opens new tab)
Attributed application records reviewed claim by claim. Free acid, intermediate, derivative and biological context are distinguished.
- TCI America · commercial product (opens new tab)
Direct product checked October 3, 2026. Identity, listed assay methods, packages, market, prices and documentation interfaces inspected. Lot certificates and stock are not verified.
- Sigma-Aldrich · commercial product (opens new tab)
Direct product checked October 3, 2026. Identity, listed assay methods, packages, market, prices and documentation interfaces inspected. Lot certificates and stock are not verified.
- FUJIFILM Wako · commercial product (opens new tab)
Direct product checked October 3, 2026. Identity, listed assay methods, packages, market, prices and documentation interfaces inspected. Lot certificates and stock are not verified.
- Lauric Acid · identity (opens new tab)
Primary structural comparison. Practical interpretation does not establish suitability.
- Decanoic Acid · identity (opens new tab)
Related identity and structural relationship.
- Octanoic Acid · identity (opens new tab)
Related identity and structural relationship.
- Sebacic Acid · identity (opens new tab)
Related identity and structural relationship.
- Lauric Acid · dissociation references (opens new tab)
Only independently reviewed values are promoted into the comparison; no condition-free acidity ranking.
- OpenStax · Carboxylic-acid structure and properties (opens new tab)
General carboxylate resonance, acidity and structural interpretation; not authority for this acid’s quantitative constants.
- PubChem / HSDB · attributed physical references (opens new tab)
Attributed references and conditions reviewed; unsupported estimates and cross-isomer data excluded.
- Sigma W355690 · isopropyl myristate derivative (opens new tab)
CAS 110-27-0 ester and its emollient context; not a free-myristic-acid use.
Review limits
Melting ranges: CONFLICT UNRESOLVED. Specification and reference ranges overlap partly but differ. Composition/method cause not established; values retained with source type. pKa / density: OMITTED. Compiled 4.90 lacks matched conditions; relative density near 54 °C is not a room-temperature powder-density measurement. Water solubility: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 22 mg/L at 30 °C is not directly ranked against lauric 4.81 mg/L at 25 °C. Both temperature and method context matter. Boiling point: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 250 °C at 100 mmHg is reduced-pressure, not a normal boiling point.
This informational prototype is not a supplier, quotation service, or endorsement of a product’s fitness for an application. Buyers should verify the applicable specification, certification, and regulatory requirements for their intended use.