It is applied in products such as creams lotions sunscreens makeup perfumes hair conditioners and medicated topical preparations to improve texture and spreadability.

Its main purpose is to act as an emollient moisturizer and penetration enhancer that helps products absorb smoothly into the skin without leaving a greasy feeling.

It is a clear colorless ester formed from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid valued for its silky feel quick absorption and ability to soften and condition the skin.