Ammonium myristate
Ammonium myristate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula. This is an organic ammonium salt of myristic acid.
Synthesis
Synthetic method
Ammonium myristate is synthesized through neutralization of myristic acid using ammonium hydroxide. The process involves dissolving myristic acid in an alcohol-based solvent, followed by gradual addition of concentrated ammonium hydroxide. The solution is then cooled and allowed to crystallize under controlled conditions to isolate the product.Industrial method
In commercial production, ammonium myristate is manufactured via large-scale neutralization techniques. Myristic acid is first dissolved in a compatible solvent, and ammonium hydroxide is added incrementally. The resulting mixture undergoes crystallization and subsequent purification steps to achieve high-purity ammonium myristate.Physical properties
Ammonium myristate forms a white paste. It is soluble in water and ethanol.X-ray diffraction studies of ammonium myristate show crystals that belong to space group P21/n.
Uses
The compound is used to produce skin care products.Also used as a cleaning agent, emulsifying agent, and dispersing agent.