isopropyl myristate

noun

isopropyl my·​ris·​tate -mə-ˈris-ˌtāt How to pronounce isopropyl myristate (audio)
: an ester C17H34O2 of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid that is used as an emollient to promote absorption through the skin

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“Isopropyl myristate.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/isopropyl%20myristate. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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