Is Octan-1-ol vegan?

Caprylyl Alcohol is also known as Octan-1-ol.

Caprylyl Alcohol, also known as 1-octanol, is a fatty alcohol that can be derived from plant oils or produced synthetically; it is used in cosmetics as an emollient and preservative booster.

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