Flavors and Fragrances

1-Tetradecanol Information

1-Tetradecanol Uses

1-Tetradecanol, also known as myristyl alcohol, is a straight-chain saturated fatty alcohol with a chemical formula of C₁₄H₃₀O. It is a white waxy solid at room temperature with a melting point of about 38-39°C. It is slightly soluble in water and easily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. It has a faint waxy smell and a faint floral scent, and the smell is mild and long-lasting.

I. Perfume and high-end fragrances

After-scenting fragrance

1-Tetradecanol has a large molecular weight and low volatility. It is often used as a base ingredient in perfumes to extend the persistence of the fragrance. For example: in woody perfumes (such as sandalwood and cedar fragrances), it is paired with vetiver and patchouli to enhance the calm aftertaste. In oriental perfumes (such as amber and vanilla fragrances), it is combined with coumarin and musk to enhance the warm and long texture.

Blending sharp aromas

It can neutralize the irritating smell of aldehydes and certain synthetic fragrances. For example: in floral notes (such as jasmine and tuberose), it reduces the fishy smell of indole and gives a rounded feeling.

Increase waxy/fatty aroma

The faint waxy smell is often used to simulate natural beeswax or plant fat aroma, and is used to imitate natural fragrances.

II. Daily chemical product fragrances

Skin care products and cosmetics

In moisturizers/lotions: as a softener, it provides a light base fragrance, and the dosage is usually 0.1%-1%.

Lipstick/lip balm: enhances the smoothness of wax-based formulas and gives a faint sweet fat fragrance (about 0.5-2% dosage).

Detergents and cleaning products

Soap: stabilize volatile fragrances (such as limonene) in the soap base to extend the fragrance retention time.

Softener: has good compatibility with softener formulas (such as quaternary ammonium salts) and provides a mild fabric afterscent.

Home fragrance

As a solid fragrance carrier in candles and fragrance diffusion products to prevent the rapid evaporation of fragrances at high temperatures.

III. Food flavors (must meet food grade standards)

Dairy flavors

Simulate the fat aroma in milk and cream, used in ice cream and butter flavors (dosage <0.01%).

Nut and cocoa flavors

A trace amount of addition can enhance the fat aroma layering of hazelnuts and chocolate.

Fruit flavor adjuvant

In tropical fruit (such as coconut and mango) flavors, balance the sharp fruity aroma of esters.

IV. Industrial and functional flavors

Inks and coatings

As a carrier of solvent-based flavors, it helps the fragrance to be evenly dispersed in the oil system.

Insecticides and air fresheners

Mask the pungent smell of chemical solvents and provide a neutral base aroma.

V. Key role in synergistic formulations

Synergy with esters

For example, with linalyl acetate, it enhances the transition from citrus to woody (ratio 1:3).

Combined with terpenes

In pine wood flavors, it is mixed with α-terpineol to enhance the naturalness of the resin.

As a solvent carrier to dissolve high melting point fragrances (such as crystalline musk) and improve the uniformity of the formulation.

1-Tetradecanol Properties