Is Cholest-5-en-3-.beta.-yl acetate vegan?

Cholesteryl Acetate is also known as Cholest-5-en-3-.beta.-yl acetate.

Cholesteryl Acetate is the acetate ester of cholesterol, a sterol typically derived from animal sources such as wool grease (lanolin) or animal tissue, used as an emollient in cosmetics.

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