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Is Caproyl/Caprylyl Methyl Glucamide vegetarian?

Caproyl/Caprylyl Methyl Glucamide

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Caproyl/Caprylyl Methyl Glucamide is a synthetic surfactant produced by reacting methylglucamine, derived from glucose, with a mixture of caprylic and caproic acid chlorides.

Also known as D-Glucitol, 1-deoxy-1-(methylamino)-, N-C8-10 acyl derivs.
INCI name Caproyl/Caprylyl Methyl Glucamide
CAS number 1591782-62-5
CosIng ID 93168
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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