NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Tetradecanoic acid

Also known as: Myristic acid, 4-02-00-01126, C14 fatty acid, BRN 0508624, EINECS 208-875-2 (+15 more)

CAS 544-63-8

Tetradecanoic acid (CAS 544-63-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 16 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
12
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
16
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 26 fields
Name
Tetradecanoic acid
CAS Number
544-63-8
DTXSID
DTXSID6021666
Molecular Formula
C14H28O2
InChI Key
TUNFSRHWOTWDNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
228.20893
Synonyms
Myristic acid4-02-00-01126C14 fatty acidBRN 0508624EINECS 208-875-2FEMA No. 2764Hydrofol acid 1495UNII-0I3V7S25AW1-Tridecanecarboxylate1-tetradecanecarboxylic acid1414:0

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 19 records
EmulsifierFragranceCleaning agentNo specific technical functionOpaciferSurfactant (surface active agent)Flavouring and nutrientPlasticizerLubricating agent

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 16 records
ListKeywordSource
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
active_ingredient; Europe; PesticidesCommission of the European CommunitiesCPCat
children; Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related productsNew Zealand ESRCPCat
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - children's art and toys - modeling clay; detected; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; Arts and crafts/Office supplies - children's art and toys - modeling clay; detected; emissions; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goodsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goodsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
SCIL (9/2019)USEPASafer Chemical Ingredients List

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 12 of 12 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
0I3V7S25AWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0I3V7S25AWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0I3V7S25AWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0I3V7S25AWUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
>10000mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
-unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine
10000mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
20000mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
=0.09mMNOELenvironmentalEuropean RabbitToxValDB_ECOTOX
=0.9mMNOELenvironmentalEuropean RabbitToxValDB_ECOTOX
=5% w/vNOELdermalRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
-%Positive reactionDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_irritation

Showing 12 of 12 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
active
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL MYRISTIC ACID
ChEMBL Phase
-1
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
8
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

ADI: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw

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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Tetradecanoic acid?

Tetradecanoic acid has 12 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0I3V7S25AW UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Tetradecanoic acid?

Tetradecanoic acid appears on 14 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides, and 11 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Tetradecanoic acid used in cosmetics?

Yes, Tetradecanoic acid is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Morus Alba Root Extract. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Tetradecanoic acid come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Tetradecanoic acid used outside industrial chemicals?

Tetradecanoic acid also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety, cannabis databases.