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Is Caprylyl Pyrrolidone vegetarian?

Caprylyl Pyrrolidone

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Caprylyl Pyrrolidone (also known as N-octyl pyrrolidone) is a synthetic organic compound used in cosmetics as a solubilizer and film-forming agent.

Also known as N-Octyl Pyrrolidone, Pyrrolidone, N-octyl-
INCI name Caprylyl Pyrrolidone
CAS number 2687-94-7
EC number 403-700-8
CosIng ID 74862
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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