Isopropyl Myristate (IPM)
Isopropyl Myristate (IPM)
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The invisible carrier for powerful fragrances.
Superior non-greasy solvent for perfume oils.
Proven odourless fixative for lasting scents.
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Isopropyl myristate brings virtually no odour contribution to your compositions, functioning purely as a technical perfumery material. This clear, mobile liquid dissolves lipophilic fragrance materials effortlessly while maintaining complete transparency to the nose. Its exceptional spreading properties ensure rapid absorption without the sticky residue common to other solvents.
You'll find IPM excels in oil-based fine fragrances, beard oils, and solid perfumes where alcohol cannot be used. It enhances fragrance uptake into skin whilst paradoxically increasing perceived intensity through controlled dilution—a synergistic effect unique among perfumery solvents. Unlike DPG's tendency towards stickiness or TEC's hydrophilic nature, IPM maintains a dry, elegant feel throughout wear.
Use IPM at up to 85% in perfume oils for optimal fluidity and projection. Combine with crystals and resinoids only after pre-dissolving them in compatible materials. In reed diffusers, balance with alcohol to control evaporation rate and throw.
The abbreviation "MIP", derived from the French name "Myristate d'Isopropyle," is commonly used in French perfumery circles, particularly in Grasse. Both IPM (English) and MIP (French) refer to the identical compound—the ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
- IFRA 51
- No restriction for category 4
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Longevity
- Not Applicable
- INCI Name
- ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
- IUPAC Name
- propan-2-yl tetradecanoate
Isopropyl myristate has a faint, oily-fatty character that is practically odourless, making it an ideal neutral carrier for fragrance compositions.
Solvent, diluent, and fixative for oil-based perfumes and fragrance products.
Fraterworks® is strictly a reseller of this product and is neither an agent nor official distributor for Ventos, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
General Information
General Information
Like most suppliers and makers of quality raw materials for fragrances, we do not filter many of our products. This ensures that no odiferous matter is lost prior to use but can result in the appearance of small particles or slight clouding.
All alcoholic fragrances should be macerated for up to a month and then chilled in a moderate freezer overnight before being filtered fine. This will remove all cloudiness or detritus and is the industry norm.
IFRA Standards
IFRA Standards
Permitted amounts in finished product:
IFRA 51: 100%
IFRA 49: 100%
These are derived from calculated concentrations which do not replace chromatographic quantification on individual lots. Disclaimer...
For Trade Use Only
For Trade Use Only
Our products are intended as building blocks in the perfume creation process; they are not to be applied to the skin undiluted.
These raw materials are for use by the perfumery trade only.
Usage in Perfumery
Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) appears in 11% of the perfumes we have analysed, at a median of 0.64% of the concentrate.
- Odour
- Fatty, oily
- Family
- Odorless
- Substantivity
- not applicable hours on a smelling strip
Free formulasBody Shop White Musk (1981) (17%), Safari Men (3.31%), Nishane Ani (2%)
GCMS analysesSandalwood Cologne (30.51%), Orto Parisi Bergamask (12.53%), Amouage interlude black iris (11.3%), Sora Dora Mallow (11.17%), Dior higher (4.88%), Dzing (4.32%), Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan (3.69%), House of oud - Neverending (3.44%), Nishane Shem (3.42%), Rogue Rostracto (2.98%), Intense Incense (2.9%), Amouage Portrayal Man (1.62%), Rogue Mousse Illuminee (1.61%), Rogue Vetifleur (1.45%), Carnal Flower (1.41%), 7753 (1.15%), NASOMATTO Duro (1.09%), Pour Lui Oscar De La Renta (1.05%), Clive Christian No 1 (0.99%), Clinique Aromatics Elixir (0.919%), Clive Christian - VIII Rococo Magnolia (0.848%), Jules Dior (0.691%), Juliette Has A Gun Moon Dance (0.558%), Jardin sur le nil (0.49%), Malle Synthetic Jungle (0.43%), Coty Chypre (0.4%), Miglin Passionate (0.39%), Polo Green (0.38%), Miglin 112 (0.315%), Nishane Mana (0.26%), Salvador Dali (0.26%), Guerlain Insolence (0.17%), Chanel Egoiste (0.16%), Amouage Tribute Attar (0.158%), Clive Christian Blonde Amber (0.154%), Detchema Revillon (0.138%), Dior Miss dior Vintage (0.13%), Juliette has a gun Lady Vengeance (0.13%), Nasomatto Baraonda (0.129%), Patou Pour Homme Prive (0.08%), Chanel No 5 (0.052%), Dior Diorella Vintage (0.04%), Old Spice (0.03%), Guerlain Mouchoir de Monsieur (0.011%), Lutens Tubereuse Criminelle (0.01%), Roja Chypre Extraordinaire (tr.)
Creative FormulasPortrait of a Lady (> 10%), Classique, Interlude Woman, Lavender Extreme, Chrome (0.1–10%), Angel Vintage, Costa Azzurra, Forbidden Games, Godolphin, Iris Tubéreuse, K. Flower, Opus XV King Blue
Coriander fruit (0.2%)
Average content per species across published analyses, indexed by Essential Oil University.
Also known by 39 other names
bisomel; crodamol IPM; deltyl extra; dermol IPM; edenor IEM 17; emcol-IM; emerest 2314; estergel; exceparl IPM; hallstar IPM; hallstar IPM-NF; IPM; iso; kessco IPM; kesscomir; liponate IPM; methyl ethyl tetradecanoate; myristic acid isopropyl ester; myristic acid, isopropyl ester; myst; nikkol IPM-100; nikkol IPM-EX; promyr; propan-2-yl tetradecanoate; propyl myristate USP/NF; propyl tetradecanoate; propylmyristate; sinnoester MIP; starfol IPM; tegester; tetradecanoic acid 1-methyl ethyl ester; tetradecanoic acid isopropyl ester; tetradecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester; tetradecanoic acid, isopropyl ester; tridecane carboxylic acid isopropyl ester; tridecanecarboxylic acid, isopropyl ester; unimate IPM; wickenol 101; Isopropyl tetradecanoate
Statistics drawn from published GCMS analyses, commercial and demonstration formulas. References to third-party perfumes, brand names and trade marks are solely for identification and comparison. Formulas not made, supplied, licensed, authorised, sponsored or endorsed by the manufacturer or trade mark owner.
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Isopropyl Myristate (IPM)