INCI Name
ZINC MYRISTATE
Functions
3 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
anticaking
What It Does
Zinc dimyristate
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
520.10
g/mol
H-Bond Donors
0
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
80.3
Angstroms squared
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
Zinc competes with Copper for absorption via metallothionein binding. High zinc supplementation (>40mg) without copper can induce copper deficiency. If combining, maintain a Zn:Cu ratio of 8-15:1.
Iron and Zinc compete for the DMT1 transporter when taken as inorganic salts at high doses. At supplemental doses (>25mg each), absorption of both is reduced 30-50%. Use chelated forms or separate doses.
High-dose Calcium (>600mg) can reduce Zinc absorption by 30-50%. Consider separating doses or using chelated zinc (zinc bisglycinate) for better absorption.
High-dose Folic Acid may reduce Zinc absorption by forming insoluble complexes. At standard supplemental doses this effect is minimal, but consider in prenatal formulations with high folate.
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- ZINC MYRISTATE
- CAS Number
- 16260-27-8
- Category
- anticaking