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Is C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate vegetarian?

C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate

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C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate is a synthetic ester of salicylic acid with a mixture of C12-15 alcohols, used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient.

Also known as Benzoic acid 2-hydroxy- C12-15 alkyl esters
INCI name C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate
CosIng ID 74638
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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