Tetradecyl 2-hydroxypropanoate

Tetradecyl 2-hydroxypropanoate (Myristyl lactate) is the ester produced by a catalyzed reaction of either natural or synthetic myristyl alcohol and lactic acid. The ester produced by the reaction is washed to remove any catalyst and unreacted lactic acid. The final product is further washed with alkali and neutralized. The name describes the...