Is C16-36-alkyl octadecanoate vegan?

C16-36 Alkyl Stearate is also known as C16-36-alkyl octadecanoate.

C16-36 Alkyl Stearate is an ester of C16-36 fatty alcohols and stearic acid, used as an emollient and thickener in cosmetics. It is typically synthesized from fatty alcohols that can be derived from plant or synthetic sources.

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